Bamboo Fishing Creel from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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