0601.10.30.00 - Hyacinth bulbs

This HTS category, 0601.10.30.00, specifically classifies dormant hyacinth bulbs. These are the underground storage organs of the hyacinth plant, intended for propagation and future growth. For customs purposes, these bulbs must be dormant, meaning they are not actively growing or flowering at the time of importation, and they must be destined for horticultural or agricultural purposes rather than immediate consumption.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, such as tulip bulbs (0601.10.15.00), lily bulbs (0601.10.45.00), or crocus corms (0601.10.75.00), relies on the specific botanical identification of the plant species. Each of these subheadings covers distinct types of bulbs, tubers, roots, corms, crowns, or rhizomes based on their scientific classification and common horticultural nomenclature. Importers must accurately identify the genus and species of the dormant plant material to ensure correct classification.

As a leaf node within the HTS, 0601.10.30.00 does not have further subcategories. Classification stops at this level for dormant hyacinth bulbs. The preceding parent headings establish the general scope of dormant bulbs, tubers, and similar plant parts, with this specific subheading narrowing the focus to the hyacinth species. Therefore, the primary classification criteria are the botanical identity as a hyacinth and its dormant state.