0602.90.20.00 - Orchid plants

This HTS category specifically classifies live orchid plants, encompassing all species and varieties of the Orchidaceae family intended for propagation or ornamental purposes. It covers whole plants, including those with or without visible roots, as well as cuttings and slips derived from orchid species. The classification hinges on the botanical identity of the plant as an orchid, distinguishing it from other types of live plants.

Within the broader context of "Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn," and subsequently "Other," this subcategory differentiates orchid plants from other types of herbaceous perennials that may be classified elsewhere under Chapter 6. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is the explicit botanical classification as an orchid.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories under this specific code. Classification is finalized at this level based on the identification of the plant as an orchid. Practical considerations for classification may involve examining the plant's physical morphology, such as characteristic pseudobulbs or aerial roots, and confirming its botanical genus and species if necessary for definitive identification.