Section IX · Wood & Wood Products · Chapter 46
Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork
About chapter 46
Chapter 46 covers manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork: woven and plaited goods made from vegetable fibre rather than textile yarn.
Classification tip: Baskets combined with other materials (metal handles, fabric linings) are classified by the material giving the item its essential character, which is usually the plaited vegetable fibre body, not the trim.
11 six-digit codes
Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not
7 codes4601.21Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of bamboo4601.22Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of rattan4601.29Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan4601.92Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo4601.93Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of rattan4601.94Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan4601.99Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; products of non-vegetable materials
Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601; articles of loofah
4 codes4602.11Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of bamboo, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 46014602.12Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of rattan, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 46014602.19Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of vegetable materials (not bamboo or rattan), made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601; articles of loofah4602.90Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of non-vegetable materials, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601
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Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 4601-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 46 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 46 cover?
Chapter 46 of the Harmonized System covers: manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork. It belongs to section IX (Wood & Wood Products) and contains 2 four-digit headings, 4601–4602.
How many HS codes are in chapter 46?
Chapter 46 contains 2 four-digit headings and 11 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 4601 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 46?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.