0601.10.90.20 - Iris bulbs

This HTS category, 0601.10.90.20, specifically classifies iris bulbs. These are the underground storage organs of iris plants, typically dormant and intended for propagation or ornamental use. The classification focuses on the bulb form of the iris, emphasizing its role as a plant part rather than a finished product.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 0601.10.90.40 covers gladiolus corms and 0601.10.90.60 pertains to begonia tubers, this heading is exclusively for iris bulbs. The sibling category 0601.10.90.80, "Other," serves as a residual category for dormant bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes not otherwise specified, highlighting the specificity required for iris bulbs within this broader group.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification decisions under this heading will rely on a definitive identification of the imported item as an iris bulb. The dormancy of the bulb is a key characteristic, distinguishing it from actively growing or flowering plants which would fall under different HTS headings. The primary purpose of these bulbs, whether for horticultural resale or personal planting, does not alter their classification within this specific code.