Bleached Rattan for Baskets
Bleached rattan specifically graded for basket plaiting, where the bleaching process enhances color uniformity for craft use. This rattan is prepared for plaiting but not further processed into textile materials, aligning with the chapter's scope for vegetable plaiting materials.
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 rattan is not bleached and remains in the rough
Unbleached rattan canes are classified under bamboos.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Bleaching is allowed under the tariff item, but ensure no dye or coating that could alter classification
• CBSA may require a certificate of origin if claiming preferential duty
• Keep records of the bleaching process to justify the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1401.20.00
Bleached Rattan Cores
Inner cores of rattan canes that have been extracted, cleaned, and bleached for use in plaiting hats, bags, and decorative items. These cores are prepared for plaiting but not treated for textile use, fitting the tariff item's scope for rattans.
Cleaned Rattan Reeds
Rattan reeds cleaned of sheaths and nodes, prepared for plaiting in traditional crafts like placemats and wall hangings. These reeds are not treated for textile use and are classified as rattans under the tariff item.
Craft-Grade Rattan Splints
Fine rattan splints split and polished for detailed plaiting in jewelry and small accessories. These splints are prepared for plaiting and not treated for textile use, aligning with the tariff item's scope.
Decorative Rattan Cords
Lightly twisted rattan cords for plaiting decorative borders, still in raw material form. These cords are not yet woven into articles and are classified as rattans for plaiting.
Dyed Rattan Strips
Thin strips of rattan cut to length, dyed in various colors, and used primarily for plaiting in colorful basketry and mat-making. The dyeing does not render them suitable for textile use, so they remain under the tariff item.
Furniture Rattan Weaving Stock
Thick rattan stock cleaned and rounded for plaiting furniture seats and backs. This stock is prepared for weaving but not yet part of a finished article, fitting the tariff item.