Woven Bamboo Table Mats from China
Woven bamboo table mats are flat sheets made by interlacing bamboo strips for protective dining surfaces. They qualify for HTS 4601.21.40.00 as woven mats of bamboo vegetable materials in sheet form. The product exemplifies plaiting materials assembled into matting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Measure thickness to ensure it qualifies as 'sheet form' under heading 4601
• Avoid bundling with cutlery sets to prevent set classification issues
• Use ISF filings early for vegetable material imports