Import trade restrictions for 0604200000 80
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Preferential rules of origin for 0604200000
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 0604200000
0604 20 11 CN Explanatory Notes: Reindeer moss
This is a plant of the Cladoniaceae family (Cladonia rangiferina, Cladonia silvatica and Cladonia alpestris).
0604 20 90 CN Explanatory Notes: Other
This subheading does not cover fresh ears of sweetcorn (Zea mays var. saccharata) (Chapter 7) or of cereal plants (Chapter 10).
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
Restrictions and flags for 060420
- Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXIII 060420
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 060420
- Open 09.1005 Origin: Algeria
Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
100,000 KilogramsBalance left (100%)Volume 100,000
Source: European Commission, tariff quota reports, as of Oct 30, 2026. Balances change daily.
EU trade in 2025 for 060420
- Extra-EU imports
- €150.5M
- 31,641 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €136.3M
Top origin countries by import value
United States €38.1M
Guatemala €23.8M
Costa Rica €18.1M
Kenya €14.7M
Mexico €13.8M
CN8 codes below this code: 5. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 060420
- 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 %
- Cyprus 19 %
- Czechia 21 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 % maybe 13.5 %
- France 20 %
- Germany 19 % maybe 7 %
- Greece 24 % maybe 13 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 % maybe 8 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 % maybe 9 %
- Poland 23 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 %
- Slovakia 23 %
- Slovenia 22 % maybe 9.5 %
- Spain 21 %
- 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 060420 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Fresh", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 0604200000 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 "Fresh", 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 "Fresh".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Fresh" 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 "Fresh" is 0604200000 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 "Fresh".
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 04 refers to Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 20 refers to Fresh.
HS Code tree structure
0600000000 80
Chapter LIVE TREES AND OTHER PLANTS; BULBS, ROOTS AND THE LIKE; CUT FLOWERS AND ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE
0604000000 80
Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
0604200000 80
- Fresh
0604201100 10
- - Mosses and lichens
0604201100 80
- - - Reindeer moss
0604201900 80
- - - Other
0604202000 80
- - Christmas trees
0604204000 80
- - Conifer branches
0604209000 80
- - Other
0604900000 80
- Other
0604901100 10
- - Mosses and lichens
0604901100 80
- - - Reindeer moss
0604901900 80
- - - Other
0604909100 10
- - Other
0604909100 80
- - - Not further prepared than dried
0604909900 80
- - - Other