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
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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