Bamboo Fishing Creel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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