Bamboo Strip Plait Sheets from Japan
Unfinished rolls of bamboo strips plaited and bound in parallel strands for crafting. HTS 4601.99.90.00 covers these as plaiting materials in sheet form, not yet finished mats. Excludes spun fibers or yarns.
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
• Provide supplier affidavits confirming bamboo strips are suitable for plaiting, not chapter 54 monofilaments
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent 'finished article' scrutiny