Polished Osier Willows
Polished osier willow branches, split and smoothed for plaiting, are used primarily in basket weaving and furniture frames. Chapter note 2 explicitly includes split osier in heading 14.01, and as they are not specifically named in the tariff item, they fall under the 'Other' subheading.
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 osier is not split or polished
Unprocessed bamboo and similar materials for plaiting are classified under the specific heading for bamboos.
If the osier is already woven into a finished product
Woven articles of plaiting materials fall under Chapter 46, not Chapter 14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the osier is split and polished, as unprocessed willow may be classified elsewhere
• Declare the end use as plaiting to support the tariff classification
• Keep records of the splitting process in case CBSA requests verification
Related Products under Tariff item 1401.90.00
Bleached Cereal Straw Bundles
Cleaned and bleached straw from wheat or rye, bundled for plaiting hats, braids, and decorative items, is a vegetable material primarily used for plaiting. The chapter notes for heading 14.01 explicitly include cleaned, bleached, or dyed cereal straw, and this product is not a textile material.
Bleached Rattan Cores
Cylindrical cores extracted from rattan palms, bleached for uniformity and used primarily in plaiting chair seats and decorative items, are vegetable materials primarily used for plaiting. The chapter notes for heading 14.01 explicitly include rattan cores, and bleaching is a permitted treatment.
Bleached Willow Osier Reeds
Bleached willow osier reeds, cut to length and bleached for uniform color, are vegetable materials primarily used for plaiting chair seats and decorative weaving. The bleaching treatment is expressly permitted under the chapter notes for heading 14.01, and the product is not excluded by Section XI as it is not suitable for textile manufacture.
Cleaned Reed Canes
Cleaned reed canes, cut to length and used for plaiting mats, blinds, and screens, are vegetable materials primarily used for plaiting. The chapter notes for heading 14.01 explicitly include reeds and the like, and the canes are not textile materials.
Cleaned Willow Osier Bundles
Cleaned willow osier bundles, stripped of bark and sorted for plaiting applications like wreaths and hampers, are vegetable materials primarily used for plaiting. The cleaning and stripping prepare the osier for plaiting without rendering it a textile material, so it falls under tariff item 1401.90.00.
Craft-Grade Willow Osier Twigs
Craft-grade willow osier twigs, cleaned for fine plaiting in arts and crafts, are vegetable materials used primarily for plaiting. The cleaning process is permitted under the chapter notes, and the twigs are not treated for textile use, so they are classified under tariff item 1401.90.00.