0602.90.90.10 - Trees and shrubs

This HTS category, 0602.90.90.10, specifically covers "Trees and shrubs" when they are classified under the broader heading for "Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn." It encompasses a wide variety of woody perennial plants, including but not limited to ornamental trees, fruit trees, evergreen shrubs, deciduous shrubs, and saplings. The defining characteristic is their woody nature and perennial growth habit.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 0602.90.90.90, which is also designated as "Other." While both fall under the "Other" subcategories within live plants, 0602.90.90.10 is specifically reserved for trees and shrubs. The sibling category would typically cover other types of live plants that are not trees or shrubs, such as perennial herbaceous plants, bulbs, or tubers that are imported or exported live, and do not fit into more specific classifications within Chapter 06.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification under 0602.90.90.10 relies on correctly identifying the imported or exported item as a tree or shrub. This often involves considering the presence of a woody stem, perennial growth, and the general morphology consistent with these types of plants. When in doubt, consultation of customs rulings or expert horticultural advice may be necessary to ensure accurate classification.