Willow Plaited Strips for Chair Seating from China
Narrow strips assembled from plaited willow osier, used primarily for seat weaving in furniture. Classified in HTS 4601.94.05.00 for plaits of other vegetable materials (willow), not in sheet form or as finished screens. Ideal for traditional chair caning and crafts.
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
• Provide botanical identification for willow to confirm it's a plaiting material under Chapter 46 notes
• Avoid bundling into parallel strand sheets, which would classify under 4601.91
• Check for moisture content labeling, as dried plaits must not be mistaken for raw vegetable fibers