Seagrass Storage Basket from China
A rectangular lidded basket handwoven from seagrass for organizing pantry items or toys. It qualifies under HTS 4602.19.80.00 as wickerwork shaped directly from seagrass, a narrow-leaf vegetable plaiting material.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label fiber content clearly; blends with synthetic may reclassify to 4602.90
• Avoid describing as 'furniture' in docs to prevent shift to 9403; include weave process proof
• Small baskets under 1kg often qualify for informal entry; check for quota restrictions