Straw Plait Bands
Straw plait bands are narrow strips of plaited straw bound in parallel, used for hat-making or decorative crafts. They are classified here as plaits of other vegetable materials in strip form, not yet assembled into headgear, which is excluded under Chapter 65.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
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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 4601949000; Equal To 4601949000. 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 bands are sold as individual strips not bound together
This item covers plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips, of other vegetable materials.
If the bands are already sewn or shaped into hat bodies
Hats and headgear of plaited materials fall under Chapter 65, excluded from Chapter 46 by note 2(c).
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 bands are not shaped or sewn into hat forms, which would move them to Chapter 65
• Keep packaging labels showing the straw content and plaiting process for CBSA inspection
• If the bands are for industrial hat-making, consider a ruling request to avoid reclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 4601.94.90
Bamboo Wood Mix Woven Screen
A decorative screen sheet interlaced from bamboo and wood strips, used for partitioning spaces. The bamboo content is incidental to the wood, so it qualifies as plaits of wood in sheet form under this tariff item.
Bark Strip Plaits
Plaited sheets from narrow strips of tree bark, a qualifying vegetable material per chapter notes, used for crafts or matting. These are not woven into finished articles, remaining within the scope of this heading.
Craft Wood Plaiting Sheets
Bulk sheets of plaited wood strips sold for DIY basketry and crafts. These are plaiting materials bound in parallel strands in sheet form, intended for further processing by the end user.
Decorative Wood Reed Mat
An interlaced mat made from wood reeds and strips, used for home decor accents. The natural finish and lack of frame assembly keep it within the scope of plaiting materials in sheet form.
Osier Willow Parallel Strands
Osier (willow) plaiting materials bound together in parallel strands forming sheets, as defined in heading 4601 notes. These are suitable for further weaving into screens or other products.
Palm Leaf Plait Sheets
Sheets from plaited palm leaf strips, a broad-leaf derived material per notes, for mats or crafts. These are classified as 'other' vegetable plaits since they are not exclusively raffia.