U.S. imports of live plants, cuttings & slips nesoi; mushroom spawn (HS 060290) totaled $96.0M in April 2026, traded with 45 countries.
A catch-all for live plants not covered by more specific headings, this category spans orchids, chrysanthemums, herbaceous perennials, poinsettias, trees and shrubs, and mushroom spawn — each with its own commercial niche and phytosanitary profile. The US schedule breaks these out across ten tariff lines, distinguishing soil-attached from bare-root stock and separating orchids (0602902000), poinsettias (0602906020), and mushroom spawn (0602905000) as named lines. Canada and Taiwan lead supply, with Taiwan's prominence driven largely by orchid exports — particularly Phalaenopsis, for which Taiwan is a globally recognized production center.
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Mushroom spawn (0602905000) is regulated differently from vascular plants — it is fungal mycelium rather than a plant, and APHIS applies specific import conditions focused on fungal pathogen risk rather than the insect-pest protocols used for ornamentals. Importers should verify current APHIS requirements for the specific mushroom species, as conditions vary. Consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS for admissibility guidance.
Taiwan is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of Phalaenopsis orchid plants, which are classified under 0602902000. Taiwanese growers have developed highly efficient tissue-culture propagation systems that produce large volumes of export-quality orchid seedlings and mature plants, making Taiwan the dominant origin for live orchid imports into the US market.
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Imports
$96.0M
from 45 countries · YTD: $238.8M
Exports
$33.3M
Deficit of $62.7M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $62.7M (net importer)
YTD: $238.8M imported (April 2026)
11.8K shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
FRESH CUT ROSES AND BUDS
HS 060311
FRESH CUT FLOWERS & BUDS FOR BOUQUEST,NES
HS 060319
FRESH CUT CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND BUDS
HS 060314
LIVE PLANT CUTTINGS AND SLIPS, UNROOTED
HS 060210
BULBS, TUBERS, CORMS, CROWNS & RHIZOMS ETC DORMANT
HS 060110
FRESH CUT CARNATIONS AND BUDS
HS 060312
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.