Rattan Plaited Mats from Japan
These are woven sheets made from rattan strips, suitable for use as floor mats or wall hangings. They fall under HTS 4601.93.20.00 as plaiting materials of rattan bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, classified as 'other' rattan products not specifically assembled into strips. The natural flexibility and durability of rattan make them ideal for decorative and functional applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify that the rattan is unprocessed and meets plaiting material definitions to avoid reclassification; provide certificates of origin for potential preferential duties
• Common pitfall: incomplete documentation on weaving process leading to delays