Raw Cebuano Rattan Poles 4.5m

Natural Cebuano variety rattan (Calamus caesius) poles in rough unpeeled condition, 4.5 meters long, sourced from Philippine forests for traditional plaiting applications. Fits HTS 1401.20.20.10 precisely as unprocessed rattans over 4 meters intended for weaving hats, mats, and furniture frames. No chemical treatments or machining applied.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1401.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If bamboos instead of rattans, in similar rough state

Bamboos share plaiting use but classified separately under 1401.10 for different vegetable material.

1404.90.10Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If vegetable products for plaiting after bleaching or dyeing

Chemical treatments like bleaching move from heading 1401 raw materials to processed 1404.

4419Lower: 13.2% vs 17.5%

If used as untreated poles for construction rather than plaiting

End-use as structural table/shuttle block poles shifts to Chapter 44 wood articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require phytosanitary certificates proving no pests; fumigation common pitfall causing delays

Label bundles clearly with species and exact lengths to avoid reclassification during customs exam

Source from certified sustainable plantations to preempt NGO scrutiny and import bans