Willow Picnic Basket
A traditional rectangular basket made directly from woven willow plaiting materials, featuring sturdy handles and often a checkered lining for picnic outings. It falls under HTS 4602.19.12.00 as a basket of willow, a vegetable plaiting material, shaped without using pre-made plaits from heading 4601. The willow withies are interlaced to form the body, lid, and compartments typical for carrying food and utensils.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from rattan instead of willow
Rattan is another vegetable plaiting material but classified separately from willow in the tariff schedule.
If made from non-vegetable plaiting materials like plastics
Plaiting materials of plastics fall under a different subheading, excluding vegetable origins.
If primarily plastic construction despite willow appearance
Predominantly plastic articles are classified by plastic material, not minor plaiting elements.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the basket is made directly from willow plaiting materials, not assembled from heading 4601 plaits, to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of vegetable origin and photos showing willow weave structure for CBP examination
• Avoid lining with substantial textile amounts that could shift classification to textile articles under Chapter 63
Related Products under HTS 4602.19.12.00
Willow Laundry Hamper
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.
Willow Wine Carrier Bag
A handled bag-style carrier woven from willow for transporting 2-4 wine bottles, with internal dividers. It qualifies for HTS 4602.19.12.00 as 'baskets and bags' of willow plaiting materials formed directly to shape. Lightweight and protective for bottles during events.
Willow Fruit Basket
A shallow, oval-shaped basket handwoven from willow for displaying and carrying fruits or bread. Falls under HTS 4602.19.12.00 as other willow baskets made directly from plaiting materials. Its open weave allows air circulation to keep produce fresh.
Willow Beach Tote Bag
A spacious open-top tote woven from thick willow strands, ideal for beach towels and gear, sometimes with canvas lining. Classified in HTS 4602.19.12.00 for willow bags made from plaiting materials. Durable for outdoor use.
Willow Storage Basket with Lid
A lidded rectangular basket of woven willow for closet organization or pantry storage. HTS 4602.19.12.00 applies as a shaped willow basket, often lined for dust protection. Stackable design common.
Willow Flower Basket
Decorative oval basket from willow plaits for floral arrangements or market flowers, with twisted handles. Under HTS 4602.19.12.00 as willow basketwork directly shaped. Elegant for weddings.