Split Willow Osier Strips from Japan
Thin strips of willow (osier) split lengthwise for use in basket weaving and plaiting crafts. Classified under HTS 1401.90.20.00 as willow osier, a vegetable material primarily used for plaiting, cleaned and prepared but not further manufactured into finished products.
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 the material is specifically willow (osier) via botanical certification to avoid reclassification to other vegetable plaiting materials
• Ensure documentation shows primary use for plaiting, not as unfinished furniture parts, to comply with Chapter 14 notes