Bamboo Raffia Plaits for Handicraft Strips from China
Plaited strips combining bamboo and raffia fibers, assembled for use in handicrafts like bag handles. Classified in HTS 4601.92.05.00 as plaits of bamboo plaiting materials, not finished articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact material composition (bamboo percentage) as blends may affect duty rates or exclusions
• Use ISF filings early for ocean shipments from Asia to avoid penalties
• Avoid common pitfall of importing pre-dyed plaits without colorfastness certificates