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Narrow Bamboo Plaited Bands for Furniture Binding

Narrow plaited bands of bamboo assembled into strips for binding furniture frames or decorative trim. HTS 4601.92.05.00 covers these as similar products of plaiting materials, not yet finished goods.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+37.5%40.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4601.92Same rate: 40.2%

If in sheet form as finished screens

Woven or sheet-bound bamboo products are other subheadings within 4601.92.

4419.90Lower: 15.7% vs 40.2%

If treated as bamboo slats for tableware

Profiled bamboo for baskets or tableware parts shifts to Chapter 44 wood articles.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 40.2%

If bamboo strips laminated with plastics

Plastic composites or monofilament strips are excluded from Chapter 46 plaiting materials.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish from Chapter 94 exclusions by ensuring not pre-assembled furniture parts

• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming plaited state at export

• Watch for reclassification if sold in retail packaging