Seagrass Storage Tray from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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