Split Willow Osier Strips from United States
Thin strips of willow osier split lengthwise for use in basket weaving and plaiting crafts are vegetable materials primarily used for plaiting. Split osier is explicitly mentioned in the chapter notes for heading 14.01, and the strips are not textile materials.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Classify the strips as split osier for plaiting, not as textile fibres, to stay within Chapter 14
• Keep the strips free of any textile treatment to avoid exclusion under Section XI
• Document the splitting process to confirm the product's primary use