4602.19.12.00/Willow Picnic Basket/Japan

Willow Picnic Basket from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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