Bamboo Candle Holders from Japan
Cylindrical holders woven from bamboo plaiting materials to securely shape around candles. Falls under 'other' of HTS 4602.11.45.00 for bamboo vegetable articles made to shape, excluding lighting fittings of Chapter 94. Direct plaiting construction without 4601 intermediates.
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
• Photos of interlacing must show vegetable plaiting state, not machined wood
• Certify no fire-retardant chemicals that could reclassify as treated wood