Rough Sectioned Rattan for Basketry from China
Unrefined rattan stalks sectioned transversely for use in traditional basket weaving and plaiting crafts. Falls under HTS 1401.20.20 as it matches the 'in the rough or cut transversely' criterion for rattan plaiting materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label packages clearly as 'rough rattan sections - HTS 1401.20.20' to speed customs; mislabeling as 'craft supplies' causes delays
• Source from certified sustainable plantations to meet Lacey Act declarations for plant imports