0602 - Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn:

HTS Code 0602 encompasses a broad range of live plants that do not fit into more specific botanical classifications within Chapter 06. This category primarily includes plants that are not seeds, bulbs, tubers, or already classified as live trees, shrubs, or other living plants under more precise headings. It is distinct from Chapter 01 headings which deal exclusively with live animals. While Chapter 06 as a whole focuses on live plants, 0602 serves as a residual category for live plant material that is not otherwise specified.

This heading is differentiated from earlier chapters in the HTS that might also involve plant-derived goods, such as products of the food industry or processed plant materials. Specifically, 0602 covers living organisms intended for propagation or growth, rather than their harvested or manufactured products. The key differentiator here is the "live" nature of the plant material.

The subcategories under 0602 further refine this classification based on the form and type of plant material. For instance, 0602.10.00.00 addresses unrooted cuttings and slips, which are vegetative plant parts used for propagation. Other subcategories distinguish between specific types of plants, such as edible fruit or nut-bearing trees and shrubs (0602.20.00.00), and ornamental plants like rhododendrons, azaleas (0602.30.00.00), and roses (0602.40.00.00), all of which are classified whether they are grafted or not. The residual "Other" (0602.90) category captures any remaining live plants not covered by these more specific subdivisions.