Bleached Bamboo Strips from United States
Thin bamboo strips that have been bleached white, used for decorative plaiting in handbags and lampshades. The bleaching process does not alter their essential character as plaiting material, and they are explicitly covered by the tariff item for bamboos prepared for plaiting.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Ensure the strips are not treated with any substances that could classify them as textile materials, as Chapter 14 excludes such products
• Declare the end use (plaiting) to the CBSA to support classification under this item
• Keep records of the bleaching process to show it does not render the bamboo suitable only for textile use