Raffia-Alternative Willow Osier
Fine willow osier processed as a raffia substitute for plaiting hats and bags is a vegetable material primarily used for plaiting. Although similar to raffia, willow osier is specifically covered by the chapter notes for heading 14.01, and this product falls under the 'other' tariff item.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly identify the product as willow osier, not raffia, to ensure correct classification under 1401.90.00
• Provide a botanical name (Salix spp.) on the commercial invoice
• Verify the processing does not make it suitable for textile use, which would exclude it from Chapter 14
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.