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U.S. imports of live plants, cuttings & slips, and mushroom spawn (nesoi) (HS 060290) totaled $96.0M in April 2026, traded with 45 countries.
Importers of Live Plants, Cuttings & Slips, and Mushroom Spawn (NESOI) paid $1.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $12.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Live Plants, Cuttings & Slips, and Mushroom Spawn (NESOI) imports of $96.0M in April 2026 ran 61% above the year-to-date monthly average of $59.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUSDA APHIS governs the entry of live plants, cuttings, slips, and mushroom spawn into the United States, requiring phytosanitary certificates and, for many species, specific import permits or treatment protocols to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases. The US schedule is highly granular, distinguishing orchids (0602902000), chrysanthemums with soil (0602903010), herbaceous perennials with and without soil, mushroom spawn (0602905000), poinsettias (0602906020), and a range of trees, shrubs, and other live plants across ten tariff lines. Canada leads supply, followed by Taiwan and China, reflecting both proximity and established horticultural export industries. Soil-attached plants face stricter quarantine scrutiny than bare-root material, making the soil/no-soil distinction commercially significant at the border.
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USDA APHIS applies heightened quarantine scrutiny to soil-attached plants because soil can harbor pests, pathogens, and invasive organisms. Bare-root or soil-free material is generally easier to clear and may face fewer treatment or inspection requirements, which is why the US tariff schedule separates these two categories across multiple lines under 060290.
Importers generally need a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country's national plant protection organization, and depending on the species, a CITES permit if the orchid is listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. USDA APHIS may also require an import permit for certain regulated species or origins. Consulting a licensed customs broker and APHIS before shipment is strongly advised.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $83.3M | $29.1M | -$54.2M |
| TAIWAN | $3.4M | $10K | -$3.4M |
| CHINA | $2.3M | $59K | -$2.2M |
| NETHERLANDS | $1.5M | $93K | -$1.4M |
| COSTA RICA | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0602906090 | PLANTS, LIVE, WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS, NESOI | $44.1M | 12.19% | $3K |
| 0602906010 | TREES AND SHRUBS WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS NESOI | $17.9M | 11.90% | $14K |
| 0602909090 | PLANTS, LIVE, WITHOUT SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS NESOI | $10.6M | 15.20% | $794K |
| 0602903090 | HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS,WTH SOIL ATTACHED,LIVE,NESOI | $9.6M | -- | -- |
| 0602902000 | ORCHID PLANTS, LIVE | $9.0M | 9.29% | $475K |
| 0602903010 | CHRYSANTHEMUMS WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS | $1.4M | -- | -- |
| 0602904000 | HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS WTHOUT SOIL ATTACHED NESOI | $1.2M | 14.62% | $143K |
| 0602909010 | TREES AND SHRUBS LIVE WITHOUT SOIL ATTACHED, NESOI | $1.0M | 14.03% | $54K |
| 0602905000 | MUSHROOM SPAWN | $1.0M | 14.73% | $126K |
| 0602906020 | POINSETTIAS, LIVE, WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS | $183K | -- | -- |
PLANTS, LIVE, WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS, NESOI
TREES AND SHRUBS WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS NESOI
PLANTS, LIVE, WITHOUT SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS NESOI
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS,WTH SOIL ATTACHED,LIVE,NESOI
ORCHID PLANTS, LIVE
CHRYSANTHEMUMS WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS WTHOUT SOIL ATTACHED NESOI
TREES AND SHRUBS LIVE WITHOUT SOIL ATTACHED, NESOI
MUSHROOM SPAWN
POINSETTIAS, LIVE, WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0602909090 | PLANTS, LIVE, WITHOUT SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS NESOI | $13.4M |
| 0602909010 | TREES AND SHRUBS LIVE WITHOUT SOIL ATTACHED, NESOI | $7.6M |
| 0602906090 | PLANTS, LIVE, WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS, NESOI | $7.3M |
| 0602906010 | TREES AND SHRUBS WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS NESOI | $2.2M |
| 0602905000 | MUSHROOM SPAWN | $1.9M |
| 0602902000 | ORCHID PLANTS, LIVE | $626K |
| 0602906020 | POINSETTIAS, LIVE, WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS | $186K |
| 0602903090 | HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS,WTH SOIL ATTACHED,LIVE,NESOI | $122K |
| 0602904000 | HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS WTHOUT SOIL ATTACHED NESOI | $13K |
| 0602903010 | CHRYSANTHEMUMS WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS | $4K |
PLANTS, LIVE, WITHOUT SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS NESOI
7.8M no
TREES AND SHRUBS LIVE WITHOUT SOIL ATTACHED, NESOI
583.9K no
PLANTS, LIVE, WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS, NESOI
525.4K no
TREES AND SHRUBS WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS NESOI
126.0K no
MUSHROOM SPAWN
802.6K kg
ORCHID PLANTS, LIVE
62.9K kg
POINSETTIAS, LIVE, WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS
29.7K no
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS,WTH SOIL ATTACHED,LIVE,NESOI
6.6K no
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS WTHOUT SOIL ATTACHED NESOI
153 kg
CHRYSANTHEMUMS WITH SOIL ATTACHED TO ROOTS
570 no
FOLIAGE BRANCHES ETC W/O FLOWERS GRASSES ETC FRESH
HS 060420
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $8.2M | $7.2M | -$1.0M |
| Washington | $14.8M | $534K | -$14.2M |
| Florida | $8.5M | $6.7M | -$1.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $28.4M | $3.6M | -$24.8M |
| BLAINE, WA | $16.4M | $2.8M | -$13.6M |
| DETROIT, MI | $12.9M | $3.8M | -$9.1M |