HS 060120

Bulbs, Tubers & Rhizomes in Growth or Flower; Chicory Plants & Roots

U.S. imports of bulbs, tubers & rhizomes in growth or flower; chicory plants & roots (HS 060120) totaled $4.4M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Unlike their dormant counterparts, bulbs, tubers, corms, crowns, and rhizomes classified here are actively growing or in bloom at time of shipment — a biological state that shifts both classification and phytosanitary risk profile under USDA APHIS review. Chicory plants and roots are also captured in this heading, adding a distinct agricultural-use dimension alongside ornamental planting stock. Canada leads supply, with Thailand and the Dominican Republic also contributing. The live-plant status of these goods means soil-attachment rules and pest interception protocols are especially stringent.

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Imports

$4.4M

from 11 countries · YTD: $16.2M

Exports

$1.9M

Deficit of $2.5M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $2.5M (net importer)

YTD: $16.2M imported (April 2026)

789 shipments/month

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1CANADA

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

FRESH CUT ROSES AND BUDS

HS 060311

$134.3M

FRESH CUT FLOWERS & BUDS FOR BOUQUEST,NES

HS 060319

$52.9M

LIVE PLANTS, CUTTINGS & SLIPS,NESOI;MUSHROOM SPAWN

HS 060290

$44.6M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does APHIS treat soil attached to bulbs or rhizomes that are in active growth?

USDA APHIS generally restricts or prohibits the importation of soil with live plant material due to pest and pathogen risk. Bulbs or rhizomes in growth shipped with soil attached may require special permits, treatment, or bare-root washing at the port of entry. Importers should verify current APHIS soil-attachment requirements before shipment. Consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS for admissibility guidance.

Are chicory roots classified here the same as chicory used as a coffee substitute?

Not necessarily. Chicory plants and roots under heading 0601.20 are live or fresh planting material, not the roasted or processed chicory used as a coffee additive, which falls under a different chapter. The distinction hinges on whether the product is a live plant or a processed food ingredient.