Braided Bamboo Runner from China
A long, narrow braided bamboo runner for hallways or kitchen floors, formed from parallel plaited strands bound into sheet form. It qualifies for HTS 4601.21.80.00 as a bamboo floor covering distinct from wall screens or furniture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Measure dimensions to confirm 'floor covering' status, as oversized items may be questioned as screens
• Ensure no rubber backing, which could reclassify as Chapter 39 plastic composites
• Declare exact weaving method (plaited vs woven) in entry docs to match heading 4601 language