Synthetic Rattan Look Webbing from Germany
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 — 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
• 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