Straw Raffia Table Mats from China
Woven sheets from plaited straw and raffia strips, bound in parallel for placemat use. Fits HTS 4601.99.90.00 as plaits and similar products in unfinished sheet form, suitable for plaiting processes. Not classified as finished articles like baskets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label fiber content accurately, as unspun natural fibers qualify as plaiting materials
• Customs may require proof that sheets are not for footwear or headgear per exclusions
• Ship in rolls to emphasize 'sheet form' over individual mats to stay in 4601