Handcrafted Rattan Fish Trap Creel from Japan
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 — 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
• 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