Palm Leaf Picnic Basket from China
A handwoven picnic basket crafted directly from palm leaf plaiting materials, featuring a hinged lid and sturdy handles for carrying food and beverages outdoors. It falls under HTS 4602.19.16.00 as an other basket made from palm leaf vegetable materials, not lined or specifically for laundry. The plaited construction provides natural durability and breathability ideal for picnics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the basket is woven directly from palm leaves to qualify under Chapter 46; processed fibers may shift to Chapter 54
• Provide certificates of vegetable origin and photos showing plaiting structure for CBP verification
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring lined versions, which could reclassify under different subheadings