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.
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 cane straw rather than bamboo peels
Cane straw mats are specifically listed under this sibling tariff item.
If the product is a basket or container rather than a flat mat
Basketwork and wickerwork articles of vegetable materials are classified under heading 46.02.
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
• Confirm the bamboo peels are in a state suitable for plaiting and not processed into veneer sheets, which would fall under Chapter 44
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to show the product is plaited, not laminated
• Check if the mat qualifies for duty-free entry under the Canada-Korea FTA if sourced from Korea
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.
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.
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.
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
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