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%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
• 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