0602.40.00.00 - Roses, grafted or not

This HTS category, 0602.40.00.00, specifically covers roses, whether they are grafted or have their own root systems. This includes a wide variety of rose plants intended for ornamental purposes, encompassing different species, cultivars, and growth habits such as hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, climbing roses, and shrub roses. The key determinant for classification under this heading is the botanical identity of the plant as a rose.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling entries. Unlike 0602.10.00.00, which pertains to unrooted cuttings and slips, this category covers plants that are either established on their own roots or have been successfully grafted. Furthermore, while 0602.20.00.00 covers trees, shrubs, and bushes that bear edible fruit or nuts, and 0602.30.00.00 focuses on rhododendrons and azaleas, this heading is exclusively for roses, regardless of whether they produce flowers that could be considered edible or ornamental. The "Other" category (0602.90) serves as a residual for live plants not otherwise specified.

As 0602.40.00.00 is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification here relies solely on the identification of the plant as a rose, with considerations for its state (grafted or not grafted) and whether it is presented as a complete plant with roots. This ensures that all varieties of rose plants are correctly categorized under this specific heading, facilitating consistent import and export processing.