Cleaned Reed Canes from Germany
Canes from reed plants, cleaned and cut to length, ideal for plaiting mats, blinds, and screens. This fits HTS 1401.90.40.00 as 'reeds and the like' explicitly listed in heading 1401 chapter notes for plaiting use.
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
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates to prove cleaning eliminates pests, common issue for reed imports
• Label bundles clearly as 'plaiting reeds' to distinguish from ornamental or structural uses
• Watch for over-processing; if rounded or polished excessively, it may edge toward exclusion notes