Bleached Rattan Cores from Japan
Inner cores of rattan canes that have been extracted, cleaned, and bleached for use in plaiting hats, bags, and decorative items. Classified under HTS 1401.20.4000 as other rattans prepared for plaiting, per chapter notes including bleached rattans. This distinguishes them from unprocessed or drawn forms.
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
• Label clearly as 'rattan cores for plaiting' to prevent misclassification as finished goods; ensure bleaching treatments comply with US EPA standards; declare exact processing (cleaned/bleached) on commercial invoice