Raffia Coastal Creel
A raffia strip plaited creel for saltwater fishing, lightweight and corrosion-resistant. Raffia, obtained from broad leaves, is a plaiting material under Chapter 46 Note 1, and the creel is made directly to shape from these strips. It is not a handbag, trunk, or pannier, so it falls under 'Other' in tariff item 4602.19.99.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the creel is made of interwoven vegetable fibres rather than raffia strips
Baskets of interwoven vegetable fibres are specifically classified under this sibling item.
If the creel is specifically designed to transport and release pigeons
Panniers for pigeons are a distinct tariff item.
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
• Ensure the creel is made directly to shape from raffia strips, not from pre-bound sheets, to avoid misclassification
• Declare the material as raffia (a vegetable plaiting material) and be ready to show the construction method
• Verify the creel is not a handbag, which would be classified under a sibling item
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Osier Fly Fishing Creel
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