Bleached Willow Osier Reeds from Germany
Willow osier reeds that have been bleached for uniformity in color, cut to length, and used primarily for plaiting chair seats and decorative weaving. Falls under HTS 1401.90.20.00 as processed willow for plaiting, distinct from unprocessed wood.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide bleaching process certificates to confirm treatment renders it suitable only for plaiting, aligning with Chapter 14 scope
• Bundle in commercial quantities with plaiting end-use declarations to prevent scrutiny as raw wood