Abaca Fiber Rush Mat
A traditional rush-style floor mat woven from abaca (Manila hemp) fibers in plaited form. This product is a finished article of vegetable plaiting materials, bound together in sheet form, and is classified under tariff item 4601.29.90 as 'Other' mats of vegetable materials.
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 mat is made of sisal, palm, or cane straw specifically
This sibling tariff item covers mats of sisal, palm, or cane straw, which may be more specific than 'Other'.
If the mat is not in sheet form but assembled into strips
Products of plaiting materials not bound in parallel strands or woven in sheet form fall under heading 46.01's other subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the mat is made solely of vegetable plaiting materials and not mixed with leather or synthetic strips, which would change classification
• Declare the product as a floor covering of vegetable materials to avoid delays
• Verify the country of origin for potential preferential tariff treatment under Canada's free trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 4601.29.90
Abaca Fiber Plait Mat
A mat woven from abaca (Manila hemp) leaf strips in sheet form, used as a flooring accent. Abaca is a natural vegetable plaiting material, and the mat is bound in parallel strands, qualifying under this tariff item for other mats of vegetable materials.
Bamboo Mat for Flooring
A woven mat made from thin bamboo strips bound together in sheet form, used as a natural flooring cover or area rug. Bamboo is a plaiting material under chapter note 1, and the mat is not specifically covered by other items, so it falls under this 'other' tariff item.
Bamboo Peel Floor Mat
A flat floor mat crafted from thin bamboo peels plaited and bound into sheets, suitable for kitchens or patios. The product is a finished mat of vegetable plaiting materials, classified under 4601.29.90 as 'Other' mats of vegetable materials.
Banana Leaf Plait Panel
Interlaced banana leaf strips in panel form for tropical decor screens. Banana leaves are strips of vegetable material suitable for plaiting, and the panel is in sheet form, falling under this 'other' tariff item for mats, matting, and screens of vegetable materials.
Esparto Grass Mat
Traditional esparto grass plaits in sheet matting for Mediterranean style floors. Esparto grass is a rush-like vegetable material suitable for plaiting, and the matting is in sheet form, falling under this 'other' tariff item for mats of vegetable materials.
Jute Leaf Strip Mat
Plaited jute bark or leaf narrow strips into matting sheets, used for rustic decor. Jute strips are vegetable plaiting materials, and the matting is in sheet form, falling under this 'other' tariff item for mats of vegetable materials.