Willow Plaited Place Mat Set from Japan
Individual place mats interlaced from willow strips, bound in parallel for dining table use. This product matches HTS 4601.94.20.00 as plaits of willow, a plaiting material, in sheet form suitable for mats. It is considered a similar product not yet fully assembled into larger articles.
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
• Bundle as 'sheets in parallel strands' if not trimmed to final shape to stay in this heading
• Include fiber/plaiting process documentation to distinguish from woven textiles in Chapter 57
• Watch for set packaging; if sold with holders, may classify as basketwork under 4602