HS Code 1401
Vegetable Plaiting Materials
HS code 1401 is used for raw vegetable materials like bamboo and rattan intended for plaiting, basketwork, or furniture manufacturing.
4-digit Section IIFCL
HS Code 1401 — Vegetable Plaiting Materials
Raw or semi-processed vegetable materials used for weaving, plaiting, or making mats and baskets. This includes bamboo, rattan, and reeds that have been cleaned or dyed but not yet manufactured into finished goods.
What's included
- Bamboo canes
- Split rattan
- Raffia fibre
- Osier (willow)
- Reed stems
What's excluded
- Wooden sticks for walking canes → use
4404(Wood specifically shaped for tool handles or canes is in Chapter 44.)
Common examples
- Dried rattan poles
- Natural raffia bundles
- Cured bamboo stalks for furniture
- Bleached osier for basket weaving
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this code for finished bamboo furniture?
No, finished goods like furniture are classified in Chapter 94. This code is only for the raw or minimally processed material.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Rattan and certain bamboo species may require CITES permits or specific timber legality evidence.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Indonesia, Vietnam
- Top importers: United States, India, Netherlands
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Key takeaway
Essential for importers of raw natural fibres used in the furniture and handicraft industries.
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