Bleached Rattan Cores from Germany
Cylindrical cores extracted from rattan palms, bleached for uniformity, used primarily in plaiting chair seats and decorative items. Classified under HTS 1401.90.40.00 per chapter notes which include rattan cores as vegetable plaiting materials.
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
• Include lab tests confirming bleaching process doesn't alter it into a finished product, avoiding Chapter 46
• Declare exact dimensions and moisture content to comply with phytosanitary requirements for plant materials
• Avoid bundling with finished furniture parts to prevent classification as a set under different headings