0601.20 - Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots:

This HTS category, 0601.20, encompasses various vegetative propagation materials of plants that are actively growing or are in bloom. Unlike the dormant forms covered under 0601.10, the items here are intended for immediate planting or display, demonstrating active signs of life such as sprouting or flowering. This includes bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes that are either already developing or have reached a flowering stage. It also specifically includes chicory plants and roots, as long as they are not classified under heading 1212.

The key distinction from its sibling, 0601.10, lies in the developmental status of the plant material. While 0601.10 covers dormant bulbs and roots that require conditions to stimulate growth, 0601.20 deals with materials that have already commenced their growth cycle or are actively flowering. This distinction is crucial for customs purposes, as it reflects the readiness for cultivation or sale as living plants.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. Subcategory 0601.20.10.00 specifically addresses hyacinth bulbs that are not attached to soil, allowing for a more precise tariff treatment for this particular common horticultural item. The remaining items falling under the scope of 0601.20, but not specifically itemized, are grouped under 0601.20.90.00. This structure ensures that a wide array of growing or flowering vegetative propagation materials can be accurately classified according to their specific type and presentation.