Seagrass Storage Tray

A rectangular tray plaited from dried seagrass leaves for organizing desk items or serving food. It qualifies for HTS 4602.90.00.00 as an article made directly from vegetable plaiting materials like narrow leaves.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+35.0%38.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4601.99Lower: 13.3% vs 38.5%

If flat plaits or sheets not yet formed into tray shape

Heading 4601 covers unfinished plaits; completion into usable articles moves to 4602.

4602.11Lower: 16.6% vs 38.5%

If made from bamboo instead of seagrass

Specific subheading 4602.11 applies to bamboo basketwork, differentiating from 'other' materials.

3924.10.40.00Lower: 13.4% vs 38.5%

If constructed from plastic strips resembling plaiting materials

Plastic monofilaments classify under Chapter 39, excluded from plaiting definitions here.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test material composition to confirm seagrass as unspun vegetable strips, avoiding synthetic blend misclassification

Include photos of weaving process in import docs to demonstrate direct shaping from plaiting materials

Avoid retail packaging that suggests furniture use, which could invoke Chapter 94 exclusions