Bamboo Fishing Creel from China
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 — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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