Willow Laundry Hamper from Japan
An open-top cylindrical hamper woven from willow strips for household laundry storage, often with a removable fabric liner. Classified under HTS 4602.19.12.00 because it is basketwork shaped directly from willow plaiting materials. The natural weave provides ventilation ideal for clothes.
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
• Document the percentage of willow vs. any synthetic liner to prevent misclassification as a textile article
• Ensure no metal reinforcements that could classify it under Chapter 73 as iron/steel articles
• Label clearly as 'willow basketwork' and include weave origin proof for duty-free claims if applicable