HS Code 140120
Rattans for Plaiting
HS code 140120 covers raw, peeled, or split rattan used as a weaving material for furniture and crafts, excluding finished rattan products.
6-digit Section IIFCL
HS Code 140120 — Rattans for Plaiting
Rattan refers to the stems of climbing palms. This code covers raw rattan, whether or not the outer bark has been removed, or if it has been split or rounded for use in the manufacture of furniture and baskets.
What's included
- Peeled rattan
- Split rattan
- Rattan cores
- Rattan reeds
What's excluded
- Rattan furniture → use
940383(Classified as manufactured furniture.) - Rattan baskets → use
460212(Classified as finished basketwork.)
Common examples
- Raw rattan canes
- Peeled rattan webbing material
- Indonesia rattan cores
- Rattan skins for chair seats
Frequently asked questions
Why is rattan in Chapter 14 and not Chapter 44 (Wood)?
Customs distinguishes between 'wood' (trees) and 'vegetable materials used for plaiting' (climbing palms, bamboo, etc.).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Indonesia often has export bans or quotas on raw rattan to encourage local manufacturing.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia
- Top importers: China, Italy, United States
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Key takeaway
Primary source material for 'wicker' furniture; heavily sourced from SE Asia.
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