Bamboo Raffia-Like Plaits

Narrow bamboo strips plaited into flexible sheets resembling raffia matting, suitable for crafting or lining. HTS 4601.92.20.00 applies as other bamboo plaits in sheet form from vegetable plaiting materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.6%+35.0%41.6%
🇲🇽Mexico6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇨🇦Canada6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇩🇪Germany6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇯🇵Japan6.6%+10.0%16.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

4601.99Lower: 13.3% vs 41.6%

If made from other vegetable materials like rattan

Non-bamboo plaiting materials fall under the 'other' subheading.

5607.50Lower: 13.6% vs 41.6%

If twisted into twine or cordage

Plaited materials processed into ropes shift to heading 5607.

9403Lower: 10% vs 41.6%

If bound into rigid panels for furniture parts

Furniture components of plaiting materials go to Chapter 94.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm material is unspun bamboo fibers or strips per chapter definition to avoid yarn exclusions

Include photos or samples showing parallel strand binding for customs verification

Avoid packaging as finished crafts to prevent reclassification under 4602