Rattan Plaited Strips for Chair Seating from Japan
Plaited rattan core strips, assembled into flat or round strips for seat weaving in furniture. Classified in 4601.99.05.00 as similar products of plaiting materials (rattan) not in sheet form or finished. Ideal for upholstery and handicraft industries.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain fumigation certificates for rattan to comply with USDA APHIS quarantine rules on plant materials
• Label clearly as 'plaited rattan strips, not woven sheets' to prevent reclassification as matting