Reed Plaited Cord Strips from China
Plaited strips resembling cords made from river reeds, assembled for use in crafting bags or mats. Falls under HTS 4601.94.05.00 for plaits of other vegetable materials like reeds, not in bound sheet form. Used in traditional weaving.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
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
• Differentiate from twine or cordage (5607) by emphasizing interlaced plait structure in invoices
• Test for non-woven state; if felted, it excludes from Chapter 46 per notes
• Batch by width and length for accurate duty calculation on strip assemblies