Palm Leaf Wicker Picnic Basket from Japan
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 — 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
• 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