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Preferential rules of origin for 0602900000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 6 used are wholly obtained
EU-Canada CETA · Canada
Production in which all the material of Chapter 6 used is wholly obtained.
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: All the products of Chapter 6 shall be wholly obtained
EPA CARIFORUM
Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which: – all the materials of Chapter 6 used must be wholly obtained; – the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 6 used must be wholly obtained; the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product 1. For the products described in the table below, the following rules may also apply instead of the rules set out in Appendix 2. 2. A proof of origin issued or made out pursuant to this Appendix shall contain the following statement in English: ‘Derogation – Appendix 2A of Annex II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007 – Materials of HS heading No ... originating from ... used.’ These statements shall be contained in box 7 of movement certificates EUR.1 referred to in Article 17 of Annex II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007, or shall be added to the invoice declaration referred to in Articles 14 and 19 of Annex II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007. 3. The ACP States and the Member States shall take the measures necessary on their part to implement this Appendix.
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
Production in which all the materials of Chapter 6 used are wholly obtained.
EU-Central America Association Agreement
Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 6 used must be wholly obtained, the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 6 used must be wholly obtained; the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product
EPA SADC · South Africa
Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 6 used must be wholly obtained; the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex–works price of the product
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 0602900000
0602 90 10 CN Explanatory Notes: Mushroom spawn
Mushroom spawn is the term given to a net of fragile threads (Thallus or Mycelium), often found underground, which lives and grows on the surface of decomposing animal or vegetable matter and develops in the tissues themselves and produces mushrooms. Mushroom spawn bred for commercial purposes is sold in the form of squares, comprising fragments of half-decomposed straw on which are deposited layers of mycelium. This subheading also includes a product consisting of mushroom spawn, not fully developed, placed in microscopic amounts on a layer of cereal grains enclosed in a compost of sterilised horse manure (a mixture of straw and horse dung).
0602 90 41 CN Explanatory Notes: Forest trees
This subheading includes young plants from the seeds of coniferous or deciduous trees, normally used for afforestation. They are generally supplied without balled roots.
0602 90 45 CN Explanatory Notes: Rooted cuttings and young plants
This subheading includes young plants, not elsewhere specified or included, i.e., plants requiring further nursery cultivation before being planted. These are one- to two-year-old seedlings, also rooted cuttings, grafted or budded root-stocks or plants, layers and plants which are generally not older than two to three years.
0602 90 48 CN Explanatory Notes: Other
This subheading includes trees and shrubs of European or exotic species, not elsewhere specified or included, which are not normally used for afforestation. They are generally supplied with balled roots.
0602 90 50 CN Explanatory Notes: Other outdoor plants
This subheading includes winter-hardy plants which are intended for permanent planting, whose non-woody stem above the ground dies in autumn and sends out new shoots in spring. This subheading also includes ferns, marsh and aquatic plants (other than those of heading 0601 and of subheading 0602 90 99). This subheading also includes turf rolls and turf slabs for making lawns.
Notes to chapter 06
Notes 1. Subject to the second part of heading 0601, this chapter covers only live trees and goods (including seedling vegetables) of a kind commonly supplied by nursery gardeners or florists for planting or for ornamental use; nevertheless, it does not include potatoes, onions, shallots, garlic or other products of Chapter 7. 2. Any reference in heading 0603 or 0604 to goods of any kind shall be construed as including a reference to bouquets, floral baskets, wreaths and similar articles made wholly or partly of goods of that kind, account not being taken of accessories of other materials. However, these headings do not include collages or similar decorative plaques of heading 9701.
Notes to section II
VEGETABLE PRODUCTS Note 1. In this section, the term ‘pellets’ means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a binder in a proportion not exceeding 3 % by weight.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
UK advance tariff rulings for 0602900000
Rulings of HM Revenue & Customs for goods with UK commodity codes that start like this EU code. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff, so these rulings are guidance for the EU.
- UK 0602904700 Valid Oct 8, 2024 to Oct 7, 2027 · Ruling 600011484 on GOV.UK
A young coniferous evergreen tree of the genus Picea (in plant pots and no taller than 1m). The tree is live, potted in soil within a plant pot and with gift wrapping around the pot. The item is an outdoor species of plant, however the use is to use for decoration indoor over the festive period.
Justification
Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General Interpretative Rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 0602 - Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn GIR 5 b has been used to identify the type of packaging – potted in soil within a plant pot and gift wrapping. GIR 6 has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 060290 – Other; Outdoor plants; Trees, shrubs and bushes 8 Digit Code 06029047 – Conifers and evergreens Also classified in accordance with: Chapter 95 Additional Notes 1 and 2 Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) to 0602 refers Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) to 0604 refers
Source: HM Revenue & Customs, Advance Tariff Rulings. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Restrictions and flags for 060290
- Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXIII 060290
Art. 3k, goods contributing to Russian industrial capacity
Read the act on EUR-Lex
For orientation only. Check the act before you rely on a flag; thresholds, derogations and exceptions are not shown in full.
Tariff quotas for 060290
- Open 09.0786 Origin: Norway
Indoor plants:
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
544,848 EuroBalance left (100%)Volume 544,848
Source: European Commission, tariff quota reports, as of Oct 30, 2026. Balances change daily.
EU trade in 2025 for 060290
- Extra-EU imports
- €273M
- 108,410 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €1.7B
Top origin countries by import value
China €50.4M
Costa Rica €25.2M
Morocco €18.8M
North Macedonia €18.1M
Türkiye €17M
CN8 codes below this code: 12. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
Tariff changes for 060290 since 2016
- Jul 2023 2 codes Code removed
- Jan 2019 2 codes Code removed
- Oct 2016 4 codes Code added
Month-by-month comparison of the European Commission’s TARIC extractions. Seasonal entry prices left out.
UK import duty for 060290
- 0%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 % maybe 13 %
- Belgium 21 % maybe 6 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 % maybe 5 %
- Cyprus 19 %
- Czechia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 %
- France 20 %
- Germany 19 % maybe 7 %
- Greece 24 % maybe 13 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 % maybe 3 %, 8 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 % maybe 9 %
- Poland 23 % maybe 8 %
- Portugal 23 % maybe 6 %
- Romania 21 % maybe 11 %
- Slovakia 23 %
- Slovenia 22 % maybe 9.5 %
- Spain 21 % maybe 10 %
- Sweden 25 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 060290 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Other", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 0602900000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Other", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Other".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Other" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Other" is 0602900000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Other".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 06 was selected for live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 02 refers to Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 90 refers to Other.
HS Code tree structure
0600000000 80
Chapter LIVE TREES AND OTHER PLANTS; BULBS, ROOTS AND THE LIKE; CUT FLOWERS AND ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE
0602000000 80
Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn
0602100000 80
- Unrooted cuttings and slips
0602101000 80
- - Of vines
0602109000 80
- - Other
0602200000 80
- Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts
0602201000 80
- - Vine slips, grafted or rooted
0602202000 10
- - Other
0602202000 80
- - - With bare roots
0602203000 10
- - - Other
0602203000 80
- - - - Citrus
0602208000 80
- - - - Other
0602300000 80
- Rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not
0602300010 80
- - Rhododendrons
0602300090 80
- - Azaleas
0602400000 80
- Roses, grafted or not
0602400010 80
- - Cuttings
0602400090 80
- - Other
0602900000 80
- Other
0602901000 80
- - Mushroom spawn
0602902000 80
- - Pineapple plants
0602903000 80
- - Vegetable and strawberry plants
0602904100 10
- - Other
0602904100 20
- - - Outdoor plants
0602904100 30
- - - - Trees, shrubs and bushes
0602904100 80
- - - - - Forest trees
0602904500 10
- - - - - Other
0602904500 80
- - - - - - Rooted cuttings and young plants
0602904600 10
- - - - - - Other
0602904600 80
- - - - - - - With bare roots
0602904700 10
- - - - - - - Other
0602904700 80
- - - - - - - - Conifers and evergreens
0602904800 80
- - - - - - - - Other
0602905000 80
- - - - Other outdoor plants
0602907000 10
- - - Indoor plants
0602907000 80
- - - - Rooted cuttings and young plants, excluding cacti
0602909100 10
- - - - Other
0602909100 80
- - - - - Flowering plants with buds or flowers, excluding cacti
0602909110 80
- - - - - - Potted plants not exceeding 1 m in height
0602909190 80
- - - - - - Other
0602909900 80
- - - - - Other
0602909910 80
- - - - - - Potted plants not exceeding 1 m in height
0602909990 80
- - - - - - Other