Handcrafted Bamboo Lobster Creel from Japan
Durable bamboo basket creel tailored for lobster fishing, with reinforced weave and bait compartment. Shaped directly from bamboo plaiting materials for marine use. HTS 4602.11.05.00 applies for its bamboo vegetable fiber construction as a fishing-specific basket.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document craftsmanship and dimensions to prove direct shaping from plaiting materials, avoiding parts classification
• Check for CITES compliance if bamboo sourced from protected areas; use ISF filings for seafood-related imports