Rattan Plaited Strips for Basket Weaving from Germany
Long, flexible strips made by plaiting natural rattan canes, assembled into continuous lengths suitable for weaving baskets and furniture. These plaits fall under HTS 4601.93.05.00 as they are plaits of rattan plaiting materials, not yet formed into finished articles like mats or screens.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify rattan origin with CITES documentation if harvested from protected species to comply with wildlife import regulations
• Provide detailed photos and material specs to CBP to distinguish from finished basketry in 4602
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'raw rattan' which shifts to 1401.10 if unprocessed