Assembled Bamboo Plaits for Mat Edging from China
Pre-plaited and assembled bamboo strips used as decorative edging for floor mats or screens. Falls under HTS 4601.92.05.00 specifically for bamboo plaits and similar products whether or not assembled into strips, prior to full weaving.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.7%
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
• Label clearly as 'plaits for further manufacturing' to prevent misclassification as finished mats
• Comply with CITES if bamboo species are protected, though most commercial bamboo is exempt
• Batch test for moisture content to meet quarantine standards and avoid delays