Split Bamboo Strips for Basket Weaving from Germany
Thin strips of bamboo split lengthwise and cut to length, primarily used for plaiting baskets, mats, and furniture. This product falls under HTS 1401.90.40.00 as it is a vegetable material of bamboo prepared for plaiting purposes, explicitly covered in the chapter notes for heading 1401.
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
• Verify the material is solely bamboo and prepared only for plaiting to avoid reclassification under Chapter 44 as wood products
• Provide certificates of origin and processing details to confirm it meets 'other' subcategory under 1401.90
• Check for dyeing or bleaching treatments, as these are allowed but must be documented to prevent misclassification