U.S. imports of Bulbs, Tubers & Similar Plants in Growth or Flower; Chicory Plants (HS 060120) totaled $787K in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Bulbs, Tubers & Similar Plants in Growth or Flower; Chicory Plants paid $30K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.83% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bulbs, Tubers & Similar Plants in Growth or Flower; Chicory Plants imports of $787K in August 2026 ran 71% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnlike their dormant counterparts, bulbs and tubers classified here are actively growing or in flower at the time of export, making cold-chain management and rapid customs clearance critical to preserving commercial value. The heading also captures chicory plants used in forcing operations. Canada leads supply, likely reflecting proximity and the ability to maintain live plant condition across short transit times; Thailand and the Dominican Republic are notable tropical-origin sources. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply, and the live-growth status of these materials may trigger additional inspection scrutiny compared to dormant stock.
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106 import shipments a month
Yes. Live, actively growing plant material is generally considered higher risk for pest and disease introduction than dormant stock, and APHIS inspectors may apply more intensive examination. Soil or growing medium attached to roots can trigger additional restrictions, and some origins may require that plants be grown in approved media or bare-rooted before export.
Chicory plants used for forcing (to produce witloof or Belgian endive) are captured in the residual line 0601209000 alongside other non-hyacinth bulbs and tubers in growth or flower. They are distinct from chicory roots used as a coffee substitute or food ingredient, which fall under different chapters.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 0601
Subheading 060120 · $787K of $27.6M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.7M of Bulbs, Tubers & Similar Plants in Growth or Flower; Chicory Plants and exported $7.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0601209000 | Bulbs, Tubers, Etc in Grwth/Flwr; Chicory Plnts, NESOI | $787K | 3.83% | 38.92% | $30K |
| 0601201000 | Hyacinth Bulbs, W/O Soil Attached, In Growth/Flower | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0601200000 | Bulbs, Etc in Growth or Flower; Chicory | $23K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Thailand together supply 81% of it. Thailand pays 13.9% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
61.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.83% of imports for consumption.