Bamboo Plaited Strips for Basket Weaving

Long strips of bamboo that have been plaited together, ready for assembly into baskets or mats. These are sold in bundles and classified under HTS 4601.92.05.00 as plaits and similar products of bamboo plaiting materials assembled into strips, not yet formed into finished articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1401.10.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If unplaited raw bamboo splits or strips

Raw vegetable plaiting materials before plaiting or assembly fall under heading 1401 for unworked vegetable materials.

4602.11.21.00Higher: 41.2% vs 37.7%

If further manufactured into basketware articles

Once assembled into finished baskets or containers, they shift to heading 4602 for articles of plaiting materials.

4412.10.05.00Higher: 43% vs 37.7%

If processed bamboo strips resembling plywood

Plywood or veneered panels from bamboo are classified in Chapter 44 under wood products, not plaiting materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify that the bamboo is in plaited strip form and not woven into sheets to avoid reclassification under other subheadings

Provide certificates of origin to qualify for preferential tariff rates under trade agreements like those with Southeast Asian countries

Inspect for treatment against pests, as agricultural import regulations may require fumigation certificates