Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials — HTS 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)
Chapter 46 › Heading 4601
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
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 heading 4601 is a broad product category for goods made from plaiting materials—materials woven, braided, twisted, or arranged in parallel strands. It includes plaits and similar narrow products, whether or not assembled into strips, as well as sheet-form products such as mats, matting, screens, and other finished articles. The heading can cover the material itself and articles made from it, depending on the product’s form and construction.
To select a specific 8-digit HTSUS subheading, first identify the product’s essential physical characteristics and then follow the heading’s subheadings. The breakdown commonly distinguishes the material used and the type or form of product, such as plaited strips versus sheet-form goods or finished articles. Confirm the exact wording of the current 8-digit provision, including any exclusions or “other” provisions; classification may require customs-broker or specialist judgment when construction or material content is mixed or unclear.
What to check
- Identify the principal plaiting material and document its botanical, synthetic, or other composition; do not rely only on a marketing name.
- Determine whether the item is a loose plait, an assembled strip, a woven or parallel-strand sheet, or a finished article such as a mat or screen.
- Measure and describe the product as imported, including whether it is cut, shaped, backed, framed, sewn, or otherwise finished.
- Read every 8-digit subheading and its legal notes, exclusions, and “other” language before choosing a code.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, material declarations, and construction details to support the classification; seek broker advice for composite or unusual goods.
HTS heading 4601 summary
Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4601.21 | Of bamboo |
| 4601.22 | Of rattan |
| 4601.29 | Other |
| 4601.92 | Of bamboo |
| 4601.93 | Of rattan |
| 4601.94 | Of other vegetable materials |
| 4601.99 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 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). To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.