Unfinished Bamboo Mat Sheets from Germany
Large sheets of plaited bamboo bound in parallel strands, sold unfinished for custom mat making. Falls under HTS 4601.92.20.00 as other bamboo products in sheet form, not yet finished articles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'unfinished' in invoices to differentiate from retail-ready mats in 4602
• Test for moisture content; overly processed bamboo may classify as wood under 44
• Bundle securely to maintain sheet form during transit, avoiding disintegration claims