Split Bamboo Poles from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify processing (e.g
• splitting) aligns with plaiting use; provide supplier certificates confirming bamboo origin to avoid reclassification
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates for plant material compliance with USDA APHIS regulations