Palm Leaf Entry Mat
A durable entryway mat from plaited palm leaves, bound into a cohesive floor covering sheet. This finished mat of vegetable plaiting materials is classified under 4601.29.90 as 'Other' mats of vegetable materials, effective for trapping dirt and moisture.
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% |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 4601299000).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 4601299000; Equal To 4601299000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mat is made of palm straw specifically
Palm straw mats are covered under this sibling tariff item.
If the mat is not bound in parallel strands or woven in sheet form
Other products of plaiting materials not in sheet form fall under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the palm leaves are dried and plaited, not simply glued together, to meet the definition of plaiting materials
• Declare the mat's end use as a floor covering to align with the tariff item's scope
• Consider the CBSA's valuation rules for mats with decorative additions that may affect customs value
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