Woven Bamboo Table Mats from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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