Willow Plait Sheets from Germany
Sheets formed by plaiting thin willow strips side by side, bound in parallel strands, used for crafting or as raw material for screens. Classified under HTS 4601.94.40.00 for plaiting materials of other vegetable sources like willow (osier), in sheet form per chapter notes. Not finished articles, just basic plaited assemblies.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide photos or samples showing parallel binding to distinguish from woven textiles under Chapter 50-55
• Avoid common error of declaring as lumber; specify 'plaiting material' status in commercial invoice
• Check for moisture content restrictions on willow imports to prevent mold-related quarantines