Bamboo Fishing Creel

A traditional handwoven bamboo creel designed for carrying live fish during angling or commercial fishing. Made directly to shape from bamboo plaiting materials, it features a rigid structure with a lid and carrying strap. Classified under HTS 4602.11.05.00 as a fishing basket of bamboo vegetable materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4602.11Same rate: 40%

If not specifically for fishing use

Bamboo basketwork not designed as fishing creels falls under the residual 'other' subheading in the same bamboo category.

4602.12Lower: 16.6% vs 40%

If made from rattan instead of bamboo

Identical fishing creel design but using rattan plaiting materials changes the material-specific subheading.

9507.90.80.00Lower: 19% vs 40%

If imported as part of fishing tackle sets

If sold as a complete fishing kit component rather than standalone basket, it may classify under fishing accessories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the basket is woven directly from bamboo strips qualifying as plaiting materials per Chapter 46 notes to avoid reclassification

Provide documentation proving vegetable origin and fishing-specific design, such as photos or manufacturer specs