Rattan Laundry Hamper Basket from Japan
A tall, cylindrical basket made directly from woven rattan strips, designed for storing laundry in homes. It falls under HTS 4602.12.16.00 as an other basket of rattan, a vegetable plaiting material, not lined or fitted for specific exclusions like furniture.
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
• Verify rattan origin with CITES documentation if from protected species to avoid customs delays
• Ensure declaration as 'other baskets' not resembling excluded furniture under Chapter 94
• Label fiber content accurately; misclassification as bamboo shifts to different subheading