Willow Laundry Hamper
An open-top cylindrical hamper woven from willow strips for household laundry storage, often with a removable fabric liner. Willow is a plaiting material under Chapter 46 Note 1, and the hamper 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 hamper is classified as a handbag
Handbags other than of sisal, palm straw or cane straw are specifically classified under this sibling item.
If the hamper is made of interwoven vegetable fibres rather than willow strips
Baskets of interwoven vegetable fibres are specifically classified under this sibling 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
• Confirm the hamper is made directly to shape from willow strips, not from pre-bound sheets, to avoid misclassification
• Keep documentation of the material and construction method for CBSA inspection
• Ensure the hamper is not marketed as a handbag, which would be classified under a sibling item
Related Products under Tariff item 4602.19.99
Willow Flower Basket
A decorative oval basket from willow plaits for floral arrangements or market flowers, with twisted handles. Willow is a plaiting material under Chapter 46 Note 1, and the basket 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.
Willow Fruit Basket
A shallow, oval-shaped basket handwoven from willow for displaying and carrying fruits or bread. Willow is a plaiting material under Chapter 46 Note 1, and the basket 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.
Willow Magazine Holder Basket
A tall, narrow basket woven from willow to organize magazines and newspapers beside chairs. Willow is a plaiting material under Chapter 46 Note 1, and the basket 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.