Willow Wicker Laundry Basket from Japan
A large oval-shaped basket made directly from woven willow plaiting materials, designed for laundry storage. It falls under HTS 4602.19.17.00 as wickerwork classified as other baskets made from vegetable materials like willow. The sturdy weave provides shape without internal lining.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the plaiting materials are solely vegetable origin (e.g
• willow) to avoid reclassification under plastics or other chapters
• Provide detailed photos and material certificates showing direct shaping from plaits to confirm wickerwork status
• Watch for lining additions, as lined versions may shift to other subheadings within 4602