Rattan Fruit Basket from Germany
A handwoven basket made directly from rattan strips, shaped into a rounded form with sturdy handles for holding fruits or produce. It falls under HTS 4602.12.45.00 as basketwork directly shaped from rattan, a vegetable plaiting material, not classified as furniture or excluded items. Ideal for kitchen or market use.
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 rattan is natural vegetable material via supplier certificates to avoid reclassification as synthetic
• Include origin declarations proving handwoven from plaiting materials for Chapter 46 eligibility
• Inspect for metal reinforcements, as they may trigger classification under metal articles if predominant