Bamboo Plait Strips for Mat Frames
Flexible strips made from plaited bamboo splits, assembled for bordering floor mats or screens. These strips are not woven into sheet form, so they qualify as plaits of plaiting materials under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the strips are bound together in parallel strands to form sheets
Sheets of plaited materials fall under the sibling item for other products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the strips are not assembled into sheets, as that would shift classification to 4601.99.90
• Declare the vegetable material (bamboo) clearly on customs documents
• Check if the strips are treated with any preservatives that may require additional permits
Related Products under Tariff item 4601.99.10
Bamboo Strip Plait Sheets
Unfinished rolls of bamboo strips plaited and bound in parallel strands for crafting. These are in sheet form, so they fall under the sibling item 4601.99.90, not this tariff item.
Mixed Vegetable Plait Panels
Panels from assorted plaited vegetable strips like bark and leaves in sheet form. These are bound or woven sheets, so they fall under the sibling item 4601.99.90, not this tariff item.
Osier Willow Plait for Fence Weaving
Plaited osier willow twigs assembled into strips for garden fence weaving. These are not in sheet form, making them plaits of plaiting materials under this tariff item.
Osier Willow Plait Rolls
Rolled sheets of osier and willow plaits interlaced for basket making. These are in sheet form, so they fall under the sibling item 4601.99.90, not this tariff item.
Palm Leaf Plait Strips for Crafts
Plaited strips from narrow palm leaves, assembled for decorative crafts and coasters. These are plaits of vegetable plaiting materials, not in sheet form, so they fall under this tariff item.
Paper Strip Plait Bands
Narrow sheets of plaited paper strips bound parallel for decorative use. These are in sheet form, so they fall under the sibling item 4601.99.90, not this tariff item.