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

37.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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