HTS Chapter 46: Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware
HTS Chapter 46 covers Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware. Browse 2 published headings, then narrow to the active product line that matches the goods.
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS Chapter 46 covers goods made from “plaiting materials”—flexible natural materials that are braided, woven, twisted, or otherwise assembled into forms such as strips, sheets, mats, screens, baskets, and wickerwork. It also includes certain articles made directly to shape from these materials and articles of loofah. The exact classification can depend on the material, construction, and whether the item is an unfinished plait or a finished article.
The HTS is organized from broad to specific: a chapter identifies the general product family, a four-digit heading divides that family, a six-digit subheading adds detail, and the complete 10-digit HTS number provides the U.S. import classification. Start with heading 4601 for plaits, woven or parallel-assembled sheet products, and similar materials; consider heading 4602 for shaped basketwork, wickerwork, articles made from heading 4601 goods, and loofah articles. Confirm the complete code using the HTS text, section and chapter notes, and the applicable classification rules. Some goods that appear similar may belong elsewhere because of their material, construction, function, or a specific exclusion.
What to check
- Identify the actual plaiting material and verify whether it is covered by the heading language; do not classify based only on the product’s marketing name.
- Determine whether the item is raw or semi-finished plaiting material, a sheet or strip, or a finished article made directly to shape or from a heading 4601 product.
- Check the legal notes and exclusions in the relevant HTS section and Chapter 46 before relying on a visual match to a heading description.
- Review the full 10-digit subheading, including statistical distinctions, and confirm the classification against the current official HTS and any applicable rulings.
- Check whether a separate Chapter 99 provision or other trade measure may apply in addition to the ordinary HTS classification; obtain broker or customs advice when the construction or material is mixed or unclear.
How to use this chapter
A chapter is the first classification level, not a duty rate. Choose the heading that describes the product, narrow by material, construction, use, or other legal distinctions, and verify the final line against the official HTS notes.
Heading list
| HTS code | Description | Linked 8-digit entries |
|---|---|---|
| 4601 | Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips; plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, bound together in parallel strands or woven, in sheet form, whether or not being finished articles (for example, mats, matting, screens): | 0 |
| 4602 | Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601; articles of loofah: | 0 |
Linked measures
0 linked measure entries in the current snapshot.
Questions about HTS Chapter 46
What does HTS Chapter 46 cover?
HTS Chapter 46 covers Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware. This page groups the chapter’s 4-digit headings; a shipment still needs the most specific active 8- or 10-digit line supported by the product facts.
Is HTS Chapter 46 a final product classification?
No. A chapter is a broad 2-digit category. Narrow it to the applicable heading and the most specific active statistical line before estimating duty or filing an entry.