Willow Plait Strips for Basket Weaving from Germany
Thin strips of willow plaited together and assembled into continuous lengths, used primarily for weaving baskets and wicker furniture. These fall under HTS 4601.99.05.00 as plaits of plaiting materials (willow) assembled into strips, not bound in sheets or woven into finished mats. They are sold in bundles for craft and manufacturing applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify material origin with supplier certificates, as plaiting materials must exclude leather, felt, or nonwovens per Chapter 46 notes
• Declare as 'plaits assembled into strips' to avoid misclassification as finished baskets under 4602; include photos in entry docs