Seagrass Storage Tray from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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