Split Rattan Poles
Rattan canes that have been split lengthwise into thinner strips, primarily used for plaiting in basketry and furniture weaving. They fall under HTS 1401.20.4000 as 'other' rattans processed for plaiting purposes, excluding drawn rattans or chipwood. These are cleaned and prepared vegetable materials from rattan palms suitable for traditional weaving.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If drawn or split rattans in continuous form
Drawn rattans are specifically classified under 1401.20.2000, while split poles for plaiting fall into the 'other' subheading.
If processed into split poles or hoops for coopering
Coniferous split poles used in barrel-making are reclassified to heading 4404 as hoopwood, excluding plaiting materials.
If made into plaiting materials of vegetable materials
Once woven or plaited into articles like mats, they move to Chapter 46 for basketwork and wickerwork.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the rattan is not further processed into finished products, as that may shift classification to Chapter 44; provide certificates of origin to confirm vegetable material status; inspect for phytosanitary compliance to avoid quarantine issues
Related Products under HTS 1401.20.40.00
Bleached Rattan Cores
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.
Dyed Rattan Strips
Thin strips of rattan cut to length, dyed in various colors, and used primarily for plaiting in colorful basketry and mat-making. HTS 1401.20.4000 covers other rattans, explicitly including dyed forms as per chapter notes for plaiting materials. They remain vegetable materials, not finished textiles.
Polished Rattan Canes
Whole rattan canes polished for smoothness, cut to length, primarily for plaiting into furniture frames and decorative weaves. Falls under HTS 1401.20.4000 as other rattans, including polished per chapter notes, before further manufacture.
Cleaned Rattan Reeds
Rattan reeds cleaned of sheaths and nodes, prepared for plaiting in traditional crafts like placemats and wall hangings. HTS 1401.20.4000 includes such other rattans as plaiting materials, akin to reeds noted in heading scope.
Rounded Rattan Ends
Rattan strips with ends rounded for easy plaiting, bleached and used in basket weaving. Classified in HTS 1401.20.4000 as other rattans, matching chapter note examples like rounded bamboos extended to rattans.
Nonflammable Rattan Strips
Rattan strips treated to be rendered nonflammable, primarily for plaiting in public decor items. HTS 1401.20.4000 covers other rattans, including nonflammable per chapter notes, as pre-plaiting material.