Raffia Bamboo Blend Strips
Bamboo strips blended with raffia, cleaned for plaiting. Remains under HTS 1401.10.00.00 as predominant bamboo for plaiting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If raffia content exceeds 50%
Raffia-dominant blends classify separately under other plaiting materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify bamboo predominance in composition
• Test fiber blend ratios
Related Products under HTS 1401.10.00.00
Bleached Bamboo Strips
Thin bamboo strips bleached white for decorative plaiting in handbags and lampshades. HTS 1401.10.00.00 applies to bleached bamboos prepared primarily for plaiting per chapter notes.
Cleaned Bamboo Shoots for Plaiting
Young bamboo shoots cleaned and prepared for splitting into plaiting fibers. Classifies under HTS 1401.10.00.00 as bamboos primarily for plaiting manufacture.
Osier Willow for Plaiting
Split osier willow branches used interchangeably with bamboo for basket plaiting. HTS 1401.10.00.00 per notes includes split osier as bamboo-equivalent plaiting material.
Split Bamboo Poles
Bamboo poles that have been split lengthwise into thinner strips, primarily used for plaiting in basketry and furniture making. They fall under HTS 1401.10.00.00 as processed bamboos intended for plaiting applications, per Chapter 14 notes covering split bamboos.
Sawn Bamboo Canes
Bamboo canes cut to length and sawn lengthwise for use in weaving mats and hats. Classified under HTS 1401.10.00.00 as sawn bamboos primarily for plaiting, explicitly included in heading 1401 notes.
Polished Rattan Cores
Rattan cores extracted and polished for plaiting in chair seats and decorative items. Though listed under bamboos in HTS 1401.10.00.00, chapter notes extend to rattan cores as plaiting materials.