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U.S. imports of bulbs, tubers & similar plants in growth or flower; chicory plants (HS 060120) totaled $1.1M in July 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Bulbs, Tubers & Similar Plants in Growth or Flower; Chicory Plants paid $35K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.7% on $403K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bulbs, Tubers & Similar Plants in Growth or Flower; Chicory Plants imports of $1.1M in July 2026 ran 63% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.0M.
Last updated: July 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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187 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 06
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 0601
Subheading 060120 · $1.1M of $9.6M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$146KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0601209000 | Bulbs,Tubers,Etc in Grwth/Flwr;chicory Plnts,NESOI | $1.1M | 3.21% | 36.84% | $35K |
| 0601201000 | Hyacinth Bulbs, W/O Soil Attached,in Growth/Flower | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $146K |
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 · July 2026
origin
Canada and Thailand together supply 84% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
63.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.21%.