Customs tariff code 0602.90.45: Rooted cuttings and young plants
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 0602.90.45 covers Rooted cuttings and young plants. The third-country duty rate is 6.5 %, plus import VAT.
0602.90.45 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 06. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 0602.90.45
- Third-country duty
- 6.5 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 0602.90.45
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 6.5 % | MFN |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 0602 90 45: Hierher gehören Pflanzen, anderweit weder genannt noch inbegriffen, im Frühstadium, d. h. sie bedürfen vor dem Pflanzen am endgültigen Standort einer weiteren Kultur in einer Baumschule. Es handelt sich dabei um ein- bis zweijährige Sämlinge, um bewurzelte Stecklinge, bewurzeltes Steckholz, Ableger und um Pflanzen, die im Allgemeinen nicht älter als 2 bis 3 Jahre sind.
Zu Unterpositionen 0602 20, 0602 30, 0602 40 und 0602 90: Lebende Wurzeln sind wie die entsprechenden Pflanzen einzureihen.
1. Zu diesem Kapitel gehören, vorbehaltlich des zweiten Teils des Wortlauts der Position 0601, nur Waren, die gewöhnlich von Gärtnereien, von Baumschulen oder vom Blumenhandel zu Pflanz- oder Zierzwecken geliefert werden. Zu Kapitel 6 gehören jedoch nicht Kartoffeln, Speisezwiebeln, Schalotten, Knoblauch und andere Waren des Kapitels 7 (RV E0601000). 2. Sträuße, Blumenkörbe, Kränze und ähnliche Waren werden wie Blüten, Blattwerk usw. der Position 0603 oder 0604 eingereiht. Zutaten aus anderen Stoffen bleiben außer Betracht. Zu diesen Positionen gehören jedoch nicht Collagen und ähnliche dekorative Bildwerke der Position 9701 (RV E0602000).
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von nicht mehr als 3 GHT zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0201000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 0602.90.45 cover?
Code 0602.90.45 covers Rooted cuttings and young plants. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 0602.90.45?
The third-country duty rate for 0602.90.45 is 6.5 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 0602.90.45?
The first six digits form the HS code: 060290. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 0602.90.45 have?
0602.90.45 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 0602.90.45 sit in the tariff?
0602.90.45 sits in this hierarchy: 06 LIVE TREES AND OTHER PLANTS; BULBS, ROOTS AND THE LIKE; CUT FLOWERS AND ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE > 0602 Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn > 060290 Other. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 0602.90.45?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 0602.90.45. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 0602.90.45 change?
0602.90.45 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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