Narrow Bamboo Plaited Bands for Furniture Binding from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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