Raffia Bamboo Blend Strips
Bamboo strips blended with raffia, cleaned for plaiting. The predominant material is bamboo, so the product remains classifiable under this tariff item as bamboos for plaiting.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the raffia content is significant enough to change the essential character of the product.
Heading 14.04 covers other vegetable materials, which may apply if raffia is the predominant material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bamboo is the predominant material by weight to maintain classification under this item
• Declare the blend composition to the CBSA to avoid misclassification
• Keep records of the cleaning process to show the strips are for plaiting
Related Products under Tariff item 1401.10.00
Bleached Bamboo Strips
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.
Cleaned Bamboo Shoots for Plaiting
Young bamboo shoots that have been cleaned and prepared for splitting into plaiting fibers. The cleaning process makes them suitable for use in plaiting, and they are classified as bamboos under this tariff item.
Dyed Bamboo Splints
Bamboo splints that have been dyed in various colors for use in plaiting colorful mats and trays. The dyeing process does not change their classification as bamboos for plaiting, as explicitly noted in the chapter notes.
Nonflammable Bamboo Reeds
Bamboo reeds that have been treated to be nonflammable for safe use in plaiting decorative lighting. The treatment is explicitly covered by the tariff item, which includes bamboos rendered non-inflammable.
Osier Willow for Plaiting
Split osier willow branches used interchangeably with bamboo for basket plaiting. The chapter notes explicitly include split osier in heading 14.01, making these branches classifiable under this tariff item.
Polished Rattan Cores
Rattan cores that have been extracted and polished for use in plaiting chair seats and decorative items. The chapter notes extend heading 14.01 to include rattan cores, making them classifiable under this tariff item.