Synthetic Rattan Look Webbing from China
Woven webbing mimicking rattan appearance but made from polyethylene strips resembling natural rattan plaits, used in outdoor furniture seating. Falls under HTS 4601.93.01.00 if specifically classified as 'of rattan' based on visual and functional equivalence, though material composition should be scrutinized per chapter notes excluding plastic strips unless processed as plaiting materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain material composition lab tests to defend 'rattan' classification if synthetic; customs may challenge under Chapter 46 plaiting material definitions
• Label clearly as 'rattan-style' to avoid misdeclaration penalties