Handcrafted Rattan Fish Trap Creel from China
A conical rattan creel used by fishermen to trap and hold live bait or small fish. Woven tightly from split rattan cores in a shape optimized for underwater use with narrow openings. Falls under HTS 4602.12.05.00 due to its rattan construction and specific function as a fishing creel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document the weaving process to prove direct shaping from plaiting materials, distinguishing from assembled goods of heading 4601
• Label clearly as 'fishing creel' with dimensions and capacity to support tariff classification during customs review
• Watch for misdeclaration as general storage baskets, which would fall under 4602.12.15.00 and different duties