Unfinished Bamboo Mat Sheets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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