Braided Bamboo Runner
A long, narrow braided bamboo runner for hallways or kitchen floors, formed from parallel plaited strands bound into sheet form. It qualifies for tariff item 4601.21.00 as a bamboo floor covering in sheet form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the runner is made from other vegetable fibres mixed with bamboo
Runners of other vegetable materials are classified separately.
If the runner is woven from textile yarns
Textile floor coverings of woven construction fall under Chapter 57.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Check that the runner is not coated with plastics or other materials that could change its classification
• Declare the product as a mat of plaiting materials, not as a textile rug
• Keep records of the braiding process to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 46
Related Products under Tariff item 4601.21.00
Assembled Bamboo Mat Dividers
Assembled bamboo mat dividers are flexible partitioning panels made from woven bamboo mats that are partly assembled with ties. They are constructed from plaiting materials and are in sheet form, making them suitable for use as screens or dividers.
Bamboo Balcony Screen Roll
Flexible rolled bamboo weave screens for balcony railings providing privacy. They are classified under tariff item 4601.21.00 as other bamboo screens from plaited vegetable materials.
Bamboo Cabinet Door Inserts
Bamboo matting panels designed for cabinet door inserts, providing a natural aesthetic. They are classified under tariff item 4601.21.00 as unfinished matting of bamboo.
Bamboo Ceiling Panel Matting
Woven bamboo sheets for ceiling applications as decorative panels or diffusers. They are classified under tariff item 4601.21.00 as other bamboo matting suitable for screens in unfinished sheet form.
Bamboo Decorative Room Divider Screen
A lightweight room divider screen made from woven bamboo plaits assembled into panels, used for partitioning indoor spaces. It falls under tariff item 4601.21.00 as other mats, matting, and screens of bamboo.
Bamboo Fiber Roll Flooring
A roll-out flooring product made from bamboo plaiting strands bound together in continuous sheet form, designed for covering large floor areas. It qualifies under tariff item 4601.21.00 as a mat of bamboo vegetable material in sheet form, whether or not a finished article.