Bamboo Fishing Creel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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