Bamboo Plaited Strips for Basket Weaving from Japan
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.
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
• 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