Palm Leaf Wicker Picnic Basket from Canada
A classic picnic basket intricately woven from palm leaves using wickerwork methods, often featuring a handle and lid for outdoor meals. Classified under HTS 4602.19.14.00 for its direct shaping from palm leaf plaiting materials into a basket form. This exemplifies wickerwork as defined in Chapter 46 notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Declare exact plaiting material as palm leaf; misdeclaration as 'bamboo' or generic 'wicker' risks audit and penalties
• Ensure no metal frame reinforcement, as that could reclassify under Chapter 73 or as furniture parts
• For sets with plates or utensils, classify as headed by basket if basket gives essential character per GRI 3