Willow Fishing Creel from Japan
A traditional hand-woven creel made directly from willow plaiting materials, designed to carry fish during angling. It falls under HTS 4602.19.05.00 as a fishing basket or creel of vegetable materials, specifically shaped for fishing purposes without using pre-made plaits from heading 4601.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the basket is woven directly from plaiting materials like willow strips to avoid reclassification under other headings
• Provide origin certificates confirming vegetable materials to qualify for any preferential duty rates
• Inspect for compliance with fishing gear import regs; declare as creel, not general basketry, to prevent duty disputes