Rattan Fishing Creel from China
A traditional handwoven rattan creel designed specifically for carrying fish during angling. Made directly to shape from rattan plaiting materials, it features a hinged lid and shoulder strap for easy transport. Classified under HTS 4602.12.05.00 as a fishing basket or creel of rattan, a vegetable plaiting material.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the basket is woven directly from rattan strips meeting Chapter 46 plaiting material definitions to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of vegetable origin and photos showing fishing-specific design like drainage holes or bait compartments
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no metal reinforcements that could shift classification to composites under Chapter 44