Chapter 46 covers various products made by plaiting, mainly including articles directly plaited from plaiting materials such as straw, willow, bamboo, rattan, reed, etc., as well as plaited articles and baskets made from these materials. This chapter does not cover the plaiting materials themselves (e.g., unplaited willow, bamboo strips, etc., which should be classified under Chapter 14 or Chapter 44), nor does it cover plaited furniture (Chapter 94) or toys (Chapter 95). Products of this chapter generally have a plaited structure and may be semi-finished or finished, but must be made by a plaiting process. Heading 4601 covers various products plaited from plaiting materials, including plaited strips, bands, ropes, etc., as well as baskets, wickerwork, etc., made from these plaiting materials. Specifically, it includes: plaiting materials and articles made from willow, bamboo, rattan, reed, straw, etc.; baskets, packing containers, etc., made from plaiting materials; and other articles made from plaiting materials. However, heading 4601 does not cover plaited furniture, lamps, toys, etc., which should be classified under the respective chapters. Code 460194 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 46 represent Chapter 46, i.e., plaited articles and baskets, etc.; digits 3-4, 01, represent heading 4601, i.e., articles plaited from plaiting materials; digits 5-6, 94, represent subheading 460194, specifically referring to plaiting materials of willow. Among them, the 5th digit 9 indicates articles of other plaiting materials, and the 6th digit 4 further specifies articles of willow. Therefore, 460194 specifically refers to materials or articles plaited from willow (such as purple willow, sand willow, etc.), such as willow baskets, willow crates, etc. This commodity is a plaiting material made of willow, belonging to articles plaited from plaiting materials, and the material is willow, which conforms to the description of heading 4601. Adjacent codes such as 4602 (baskets, etc.) may cause confusion, but 4602 specifically refers to baskets and other containers made from plaiting materials, whereas 4601 includes the plaiting materials themselves and non-container articles. If the willow is not plaited, it should be classified under Chapter 14 or Chapter 44. Therefore, 460194 accurately corresponds to willow plaiting materials.
Chapter
Chapter 46 covers various products made by plaiting, mainly including articles directly plaited from plaiting materials such as straw, willow, bamboo, rattan, reed, etc., as well as plaited articles and baskets made from these materials. This chapter does not cover the plaiting materials themselves (e.g., unplaited willow, bamboo strips, etc., which should be classified under Chapter 14 or Chapter 44), nor does it cover plaited furniture (Chapter 94) or toys (Chapter 95). Products of this chapter generally have a plaited structure and may be semi-finished or finished, but must be made by a plaiting process.
Heading
Heading 4601 covers various products plaited from plaiting materials, including plaited strips, bands, ropes, etc., as well as baskets, wickerwork, etc., made from these plaiting materials. Specifically, it includes: plaiting materials and articles made from willow, bamboo, rattan, reed, straw, etc.; baskets, packing containers, etc., made from plaiting materials; and other articles made from plaiting materials. However, heading 4601 does not cover plaited furniture, lamps, toys, etc., which should be classified under the respective chapters.
Digit Breakdown
Code 460194 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 46 represent Chapter 46, i.e., plaited articles and baskets, etc.; digits 3-4, 01, represent heading 4601, i.e., articles plaited from plaiting materials; digits 5-6, 94, represent subheading 460194, specifically referring to plaiting materials of willow. Among them, the 5th digit 9 indicates articles of other plaiting materials, and the 6th digit 4 further specifies articles of willow. Therefore, 460194 specifically refers to materials or articles plaited from willow (such as purple willow, sand willow, etc.), such as willow baskets, willow crates, etc.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a plaiting material made of willow, belonging to articles plaited from plaiting materials, and the material is willow, which conforms to the description of heading 4601. Adjacent codes such as 4602 (baskets, etc.) may cause confusion, but 4602 specifically refers to baskets and other containers made from plaiting materials, whereas 4601 includes the plaiting materials themselves and non-container articles. If the willow is not plaited, it should be classified under Chapter 14 or Chapter 44. Therefore, 460194 accurately corresponds to willow plaiting materials.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Fill in the standard name of the commodity, such as "willow plaiting material" or the specific article name, which must be consistent with the actual goods. Material: Specify in detail the type of plaiting material, such as willow, purple willow, sand willow, etc., and indicate whether it has been treated. Processing Method: Describe the plaiting process, such as hand plaiting, machine plaiting, and whether it has been painted, dyed, etc. Use: Explain the final use of the commodity, such as for packaging, decoration, agriculture, etc., which helps determine classification. Specifications and Model: Fill in specifications such as size, shape, weight, etc., such as diameter, length, etc. Brand: If there is a brand, fill in the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none". Packaging Method: Explain the packaging form of the commodity, such as bundled, boxed, etc., which affects transportation and inspection. Product Name: Willow plaited basket; Material: purple willow, undyed; Processing Method: hand plaited, surface coated with varnish; Use: for fruit packaging; Specifications and Model: diameter 30cm, height 20cm; Brand: none; Packaging Method: carton packing, 10 pieces per carton. Mistakenly classifying unplaited willow under 460194, when it should actually be classified under Chapter 14 or Chapter 44. Confusing 460194 with 4602; 4602 specifically refers to baskets and other containers, whereas 460194 includes the plaiting materials themselves. Ignoring the specific variety of material, such as mixing willow with other plaiting materials in declaration, leading to classification errors.
Product Name
Fill in the standard name of the commodity, such as "willow plaiting material" or the specific article name, which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Vaguely filling in "plaited article" or "willow product" without specifying the specific material and use.
Material
Specify in detail the type of plaiting material, such as willow, purple willow, sand willow, etc., and indicate whether it has been treated.
⚠️ Writing only "willow" without distinguishing the specific variety or whether it has been dyed, preserved, etc.
Processing Method
Describe the plaiting process, such as hand plaiting, machine plaiting, and whether it has been painted, dyed, etc.
⚠️ Ignoring the processing method, leading to classification errors, such as classifying unplaited willow under this code.
Use
Explain the final use of the commodity, such as for packaging, decoration, agriculture, etc., which helps determine classification.
⚠️ Vague use description, such as "for various occasions", which cannot assist classification.
Specifications and Model
Fill in specifications such as size, shape, weight, etc., such as diameter, length, etc.
⚠️ Incomplete specifications, such as writing only "large size", lacking specific data.
Brand
If there is a brand, fill in the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with the actual goods, or missing brand information.
Packaging Method
Explain the packaging form of the commodity, such as bundled, boxed, etc., which affects transportation and inspection.
⚠️ Unclear packaging description, such as "simple packaging", lacking specific information.
Example： Product Name: Willow plaited basket; Material: purple willow, undyed; Processing Method: hand plaited, surface coated with varnish; Use: for fruit packaging; Specifications and Model: diameter 30cm, height 20cm; Brand: none; Packaging Method: carton packing, 10 pieces per carton.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying unplaited willow under 460194, when it should actually be classified under Chapter 14 or Chapter 44.
Confusing 460194 with 4602; 4602 specifically refers to baskets and other containers, whereas 460194 includes the plaiting materials themselves.
Ignoring the specific variety of material, such as mixing willow with other plaiting materials in declaration, leading to classification errors.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: whether the commodity is a willow plaiting material and whether it has undergone a plaiting process. According to HS rules, Chapter 46 covers plaited articles, but if the plaiting material itself is not plaited, it is classified according to the material's properties. Willow is a plaiting material; if it has been plaited into materials or articles, it is classified under 4601; if it is baskets and other containers, it is classified under 4602. At the same time, the degree of processing, such as whether it has been painted, dyed, etc., must be considered, as these may affect subheading division. 4602 Baskets and other plaited articles: 4602 specifically refers to baskets, packing containers, etc., made from plaiting materials, whereas 4601 includes the plaiting materials themselves and non-container articles. If the commodity is a basket, it should be classified under 4602. 1404 Other vegetable products: 1404 includes unplaited vegetable materials, such as unplaited willow, bamboo strips, etc. If the willow is not plaited, it should be classified under 1404. 4404 Wood poles, wood strips, etc.: 4404 includes unplaited wood, such as wood strips, wood poles, etc. If willow is treated as a wood-type material, it may be classified under 4404, but willow is generally a plaiting material. 9403 Furniture: 9403 includes plaited furniture, such as willow chairs, etc. If the willow article is furniture, it should be classified under 9403, not 4601. Is the commodity made of willow? Has it undergone a plaiting process? Is it a plaiting material or a container such as a basket? Does it belong to excluded chapters such as furniture or toys? Does the degree of processing affect subheading division?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: whether the commodity is a willow plaiting material and whether it has undergone a plaiting process. According to HS rules, Chapter 46 covers plaited articles, but if the plaiting material itself is not plaited, it is classified according to the material's properties. Willow is a plaiting material; if it has been plaited into materials or articles, it is classified under 4601; if it is baskets and other containers, it is classified under 4602. At the same time, the degree of processing, such as whether it has been painted, dyed, etc., must be considered, as these may affect subheading division.
Confused Codes：
4602 - Baskets and other plaited articles
4602 specifically refers to baskets, packing containers, etc., made from plaiting materials, whereas 4601 includes the plaiting materials themselves and non-container articles. If the commodity is a basket, it should be classified under 4602.
1404 - Other vegetable products
1404 includes unplaited vegetable materials, such as unplaited willow, bamboo strips, etc. If the willow is not plaited, it should be classified under 1404.
4404 - Wood poles, wood strips, etc.
4404 includes unplaited wood, such as wood strips, wood poles, etc. If willow is treated as a wood-type material, it may be classified under 4404, but willow is generally a plaiting material.
9403 - Furniture
9403 includes plaited furniture, such as willow chairs, etc. If the willow article is furniture, it should be classified under 9403, not 4601.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the commodity made of willow?
✓ Has it undergone a plaiting process?
✓ Is it a plaiting material or a container such as a basket?
✓ Does it belong to excluded chapters such as furniture or toys?
✓ Does the degree of processing affect subheading division?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the tariff rate for 460194? You can check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, etc., by entering HS code 460194 on the General Administration of Customs website, the International Trade Single Window, or a professional tariff inquiry platform. Tariff rates may vary by country and trade agreement; it is recommended to rely on the latest official data. What is the difference in classification between willow plaiting materials and bamboo plaiting materials? Both are classified under 4601, but under different subheadings. Willow products are classified under 460194, and bamboo products under 460192 (the specific subheading should be confirmed). When classifying, the material must be accurately declared to avoid misclassification. If willow plaited articles are used for packaging, are they still classified under 460194? If the willow plaited articles are containers such as baskets, they should be classified under 4602; if they are the plaiting materials themselves or non-container articles, they are classified under 4601. Use does not affect the heading, but containers have a dedicated heading. How should the processing method be described when declaring? The plaiting method (hand/machine) and whether it has been painted, dyed, preserved, etc., should be described in detail. For example, "hand plaited, surface coated with varnish" is more accurate than "plaited". Does 460194 include willow furniture? No. Willow furniture should be classified under Chapter 94 (such as 9403). 460194 only covers plaiting materials and non-furniture articles. Can willow plaiting materials imported from ASEAN enjoy the agreement rate? It is necessary to check whether the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement covers this code and whether the rules of origin are met. It is recommended to check the agreement tariff schedule and prepare a certificate of origin. Does the export of willow plaiting materials require commodity inspection? According to customs regulations, some plant products require quarantine. Willow plaiting materials may require fumigation treatment. It is recommended to consult the local customs to confirm whether an outbound goods inspection application form is required. How can 460194 and 460219 be distinguished during classification? 460194 is willow plaiting material, and 460219 is articles of other plaiting materials. The key difference lies in the material: willow products are classified under 460194, and other materials (such as rattan, grass) under 460219.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for 460194?
A: You can check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, etc., by entering HS code 460194 on the General Administration of Customs website, the International Trade Single Window, or a professional tariff inquiry platform. Tariff rates may vary by country and trade agreement; it is recommended to rely on the latest official data.
Q: What is the difference in classification between willow plaiting materials and bamboo plaiting materials?
A: Both are classified under 4601, but under different subheadings. Willow products are classified under 460194, and bamboo products under 460192 (the specific subheading should be confirmed). When classifying, the material must be accurately declared to avoid misclassification.
Q: If willow plaited articles are used for packaging, are they still classified under 460194?
A: If the willow plaited articles are containers such as baskets, they should be classified under 4602; if they are the plaiting materials themselves or non-container articles, they are classified under 4601. Use does not affect the heading, but containers have a dedicated heading.
Q: How should the processing method be described when declaring?
A: The plaiting method (hand/machine) and whether it has been painted, dyed, preserved, etc., should be described in detail. For example, "hand plaited, surface coated with varnish" is more accurate than "plaited".
Q: Does 460194 include willow furniture?
A: No. Willow furniture should be classified under Chapter 94 (such as 9403). 460194 only covers plaiting materials and non-furniture articles.
Q: Can willow plaiting materials imported from ASEAN enjoy the agreement rate?
A: It is necessary to check whether the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement covers this code and whether the rules of origin are met. It is recommended to check the agreement tariff schedule and prepare a certificate of origin.
Q: Does the export of willow plaiting materials require commodity inspection?
A: According to customs regulations, some plant products require quarantine. Willow plaiting materials may require fumigation treatment. It is recommended to consult the local customs to confirm whether an outbound goods inspection application form is required.
Q: How can 460194 and 460219 be distinguished during classification?
A: 460194 is willow plaiting material, and 460219 is articles of other plaiting materials. The key difference lies in the material: willow products are classified under 460194, and other materials (such as rattan, grass) under 460219.
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