Bamboo Laundry Hamper Basket from Japan
A tall, cylindrical basket made directly from woven bamboo strips, designed for storing laundry in households. It falls under HTS 4602.11.09.00 as an other basket of bamboo vegetable plaiting materials, not lined with fabric. The open-top design and sturdy weave make it ideal for bathroom or laundry room use.
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 made directly from bamboo plaiting materials, not assembled from pre-made sheets of heading 4601 to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of vegetable origin and photos showing weave structure for CBP review during import