Rough Whole Rattan Canes from Japan
Natural rattan canes harvested directly from the vine, left in their rough, unprocessed state without splitting or peeling. These are cut transversely into sections for easier handling and classified under HTS 1401.20.20 as raw rattan material primarily used for plaiting in basketry and furniture weaving.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin certificates to confirm Southeast Asian sourcing, as rattan is primarily from Indonesia/Malaysia; avoids misclassification as generic wood
• Inspect for transverse cuts only—no splitting or peeling allowed, or shifts to 1401.20.40; document rough condition with photos
• Quarantine declarations required for plant materials; common pitfall is pest contamination leading to FDA/USDA rejections