Hand-Plaited Bamboo Craft Sheets from Japan
Sheets hand-plaited from thin bamboo strips for arts, crafts, or decorative lining. Under HTS 4601.92.20.00 as other bamboo similar products of plaiting materials in sheet form.
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
• Note hand-plaited process in docs to support artisanal classification
• Ensure strips meet 'plaiting materials' definition (narrow leaves/strips)
• Package flat to prevent damage and maintain parallel strand integrity