Bamboo Picture Frame from Germany
A decorative picture frame crafted directly from shaped bamboo plaiting materials, featuring interlaced bamboo strips for a natural wicker look. It falls under HTS 4602.11.45.00 as an 'other' article of bamboo vegetable plaiting materials, not classified as furniture or excluded items. The frame is made to shape without assembly from heading 4601 sheets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the bamboo is in plaiting form (strips suitable for interlacing) per Chapter 46 notes to avoid reclassification as wood products
• Provide certificates of vegetable origin and photos showing plaited construction for CBP review