Chapter 46 covers plaited products and baskets and other articles, divided into two headings: 4601 (plaits, plaited articles, and flat-woven products made of plaiting materials) and 4602 (baskets, furniture, and other articles made directly from plaiting materials). The materials of this chapter are mainly vegetable plaiting materials, such as rattan, willow, bamboo, reed, straw, etc., and also include non-vegetable materials such as plastics, but vegetable materials predominate. Goods within the chapter have weaving, interlacing, or similar craft characteristics and are widely used in household, packaging, decoration, and other fields. Heading 4602 covers baskets, furniture, and other articles made directly from plaiting materials, including baskets, crates, hampers, boxes, furniture, ornaments, etc., made from vegetable plaiting materials. These articles are usually woven directly into shape from plaits or plaiting materials, rather than being further processed from the flat-woven products of 4601. Under this heading, subheadings are further divided by material, such as 4602.11 (of bamboo), 4602.12 (of rattan), 4602.19 (of other vegetable materials), etc. The first 2 digits 46 represent Chapter 46 (plaited products and baskets and other articles). Digits 3-4, 02, represent heading 4602, namely baskets, furniture, and other articles made directly from plaiting materials. Digits 5-6, 19, represent subheading 4602.19, namely plaited products of other vegetable materials. Specifically, 4602.11 is of bamboo, 4602.12 is of rattan, 4602.19 is of other vegetable materials (such as willow, reed, straw, etc.), and 4602.90 is of non-vegetable materials. Therefore, 460219 specifically refers to baskets, furniture, and other articles made directly from vegetable plaiting materials other than bamboo and rattan (such as willow, reed, straw, rush, etc.). This product is classified under 460219 because it is made directly by weaving vegetable plaiting materials (not bamboo, not rattan) and is a basket, furniture, or other article. If it were a flat-woven product or plait, it should be classified under 4601; if it were of bamboo or rattan, it would be classified under 4602.11 or 4602.12 respectively; if the material were a non-vegetable material such as plastic, it would be classified under 4602.90. Therefore, the type of material and the form of the article are the key distinctions.
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Chapter 46 covers plaited products and baskets and other articles, divided into two headings: 4601 (plaits, plaited articles, and flat-woven products made of plaiting materials) and 4602 (baskets, furniture, and other articles made directly from plaiting materials). The materials of this chapter are mainly vegetable plaiting materials, such as rattan, willow, bamboo, reed, straw, etc., and also include non-vegetable materials such as plastics, but vegetable materials predominate. Goods within the chapter have weaving, interlacing, or similar craft characteristics and are widely used in household, packaging, decoration, and other fields.
Heading
Heading 4602 covers baskets, furniture, and other articles made directly from plaiting materials, including baskets, crates, hampers, boxes, furniture, ornaments, etc., made from vegetable plaiting materials. These articles are usually woven directly into shape from plaits or plaiting materials, rather than being further processed from the flat-woven products of 4601. Under this heading, subheadings are further divided by material, such as 4602.11 (of bamboo), 4602.12 (of rattan), 4602.19 (of other vegetable materials), etc.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 46 represent Chapter 46 (plaited products and baskets and other articles). Digits 3-4, 02, represent heading 4602, namely baskets, furniture, and other articles made directly from plaiting materials. Digits 5-6, 19, represent subheading 4602.19, namely plaited products of other vegetable materials. Specifically, 4602.11 is of bamboo, 4602.12 is of rattan, 4602.19 is of other vegetable materials (such as willow, reed, straw, etc.), and 4602.90 is of non-vegetable materials. Therefore, 460219 specifically refers to baskets, furniture, and other articles made directly from vegetable plaiting materials other than bamboo and rattan (such as willow, reed, straw, rush, etc.).
Classification Basis
This product is classified under 460219 because it is made directly by weaving vegetable plaiting materials (not bamboo, not rattan) and is a basket, furniture, or other article. If it were a flat-woven product or plait, it should be classified under 4601; if it were of bamboo or rattan, it would be classified under 4602.11 or 4602.12 respectively; if the material were a non-vegetable material such as plastic, it would be classified under 4602.90. Therefore, the type of material and the form of the article are the key distinctions.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "willow woven basket" or "reed ornament", which must accurately reflect the material and use. Material: A detailed description of the type of plaiting material, such as willow, reed, straw, rush, etc., which must be specific to the plant name. Processing method: Describe the plaiting process, such as hand weaving, machine weaving, interlacing, etc., and whether it is woven directly into an article. Use: Explain the final use of the article, such as household storage, decoration, packaging, furniture, etc. Brand: If there is a brand, the brand name must be declared; if there is no brand, declare "none". Specifications and model: Declare the size, shape, model, etc., of the commodity, such as diameter, height, capacity, etc. Packaging: Declare the packaging method of the commodity, such as cartons, pallets, etc., and the quantity per box. Product name: willow woven basket; Material: willow; Processing method: hand woven; Use: household storage; Brand: none; Specifications and model: diameter 30 cm, height 20 cm; Packaging: packed in cartons, 10 pieces per carton. The material declaration is not specific, for example only writing "vegetable material" without specifying willow, reed, etc. The processing method is incorrectly declared as "machine woven" or "knitted", when it is actually plaiting. The use description is vague, such as "daily use", and should be specific to household, decoration, etc. The brand column is omitted or incorrectly filled in, leading to intellectual property issues. Missing specifications and model, affecting the customs' accurate classification of the commodity.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "willow woven basket" or "reed ornament", which must accurately reflect the material and use.
⚠️ Declaring it generically as "woven product" without specifying the specific material and product name.
Material
A detailed description of the type of plaiting material, such as willow, reed, straw, rush, etc., which must be specific to the plant name.
⚠️ Writing only "vegetable material" without specifying whether it is willow or reed.
Processing method
Describe the plaiting process, such as hand weaving, machine weaving, interlacing, etc., and whether it is woven directly into an article.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring it as "machine woven" or "knitted", which does not match the actual plaiting process.
Use
Explain the final use of the article, such as household storage, decoration, packaging, furniture, etc.
⚠️ The description of use is too broad, such as "daily use", without specifying the specific scenario.
Brand
If there is a brand, the brand name must be declared; if there is no brand, declare "none".
⚠️ Omitting the brand declaration, or incorrectly declaring another trademark.
Specifications and model
Declare the size, shape, model, etc., of the commodity, such as diameter, height, capacity, etc.
⚠️ Failure to provide specifications, resulting in classification difficulties.
Packaging
Declare the packaging method of the commodity, such as cartons, pallets, etc., and the quantity per box.
⚠️ Unclear packaging description, affecting inspection and statistics.
Example： Product name: willow woven basket; Material: willow; Processing method: hand woven; Use: household storage; Brand: none; Specifications and model: diameter 30 cm, height 20 cm; Packaging: packed in cartons, 10 pieces per carton.
Common Mistakes：
The material declaration is not specific, for example only writing "vegetable material" without specifying willow, reed, etc.
The processing method is incorrectly declared as "machine woven" or "knitted", when it is actually plaiting.
The use description is vague, such as "daily use", and should be specific to household, decoration, etc.
The brand column is omitted or incorrectly filled in, leading to intellectual property issues.
Missing specifications and model, affecting the customs' accurate classification of the commodity.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: 1) whether the material is a vegetable plaiting material (not bamboo, not rattan); 2) whether the article is a basket, furniture, or other article woven directly into shape; 3) whether it belongs to the flat-woven products or plaits of 4601. If the material is bamboo or rattan, it is classified under 4602.11 or 4602.12 respectively; if it is a non-vegetable material, it is classified under 4602.90. Therefore, a comprehensive judgment must be made based on material, processing method, and article form. 460211 Plaited products of bamboo: The material is bamboo, not other vegetable materials. If declared as of bamboo, it should be classified under 460211. 460212 Plaited products of rattan: The material is rattan, not other vegetable materials. If declared as of rattan, it should be classified under 460212. 460290 Plaited products of non-vegetable materials: The material is a non-vegetable material such as plastic, rather than a vegetable plaiting material. 4601 Plaits and flat-woven products of plaiting materials: 4601 covers plaits and flat-woven products, while 4602 covers articles woven directly into shape. Is the material a vegetable plaiting material? Is it woven directly into an article such as a basket or furniture? Is it not bamboo and not rattan? Is it not a non-vegetable material such as plastic? Does it not belong to the plaits or flat-woven products of 4601?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: 1) whether the material is a vegetable plaiting material (not bamboo, not rattan); 2) whether the article is a basket, furniture, or other article woven directly into shape; 3) whether it belongs to the flat-woven products or plaits of 4601. If the material is bamboo or rattan, it is classified under 4602.11 or 4602.12 respectively; if it is a non-vegetable material, it is classified under 4602.90. Therefore, a comprehensive judgment must be made based on material, processing method, and article form.
Confused Codes：
460211 - Plaited products of bamboo
The material is bamboo, not other vegetable materials. If declared as of bamboo, it should be classified under 460211.
460212 - Plaited products of rattan
The material is rattan, not other vegetable materials. If declared as of rattan, it should be classified under 460212.
460290 - Plaited products of non-vegetable materials
The material is a non-vegetable material such as plastic, rather than a vegetable plaiting material.
4601 - Plaits and flat-woven products of plaiting materials
4601 covers plaits and flat-woven products, while 4602 covers articles woven directly into shape.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material a vegetable plaiting material?
✓ Is it woven directly into an article such as a basket or furniture?
✓ Is it not bamboo and not rattan?
✓ Is it not a non-vegetable material such as plastic?
✓ Does it not belong to the plaits or flat-woven products of 4601?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the tariff rate for 460219? You can check the latest import tariff, value-added tax, and consumption tax rates by entering HS code 460219 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query tools. Note that tariff rates are adjusted with policy changes, and the latest official announcement should prevail. What is the difference between 460219 and 460211? 460219 is plaited products of other vegetable materials, and the material is neither bamboo nor rattan; 460211 is plaited products of bamboo. If the product material is bamboo, it should be classified under 460211; if it is willow, reed, etc., it should be classified under 460219. Which code should a willow woven basket be classified under? Willow is another vegetable plaiting material. If it is woven directly into a basket, it should be classified under 460219. If it is a flat-woven product or plait, it should be classified under 4601. What documents are required to declare 460219? Basic documents such as contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and customs declaration form are usually required. If endangered plant materials are involved, a certificate for import and export of endangered species is also required. The specific requirements shall be subject to customs requirements. What is the export tax rebate rate for 460219? The export tax rebate rate must be checked according to the latest regulations of the State Taxation Administration and may be adjusted in different periods. The current rebate rate can be obtained through the electronic tax bureau or by consulting a tax advisor. If the plaiting material is a mixture of bamboo and willow, how should it be classified? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if the mixed materials cannot be distinguished as to the predominant material, classification is usually based on the essential character. If bamboo predominates, it may be classified under 460211; if willow predominates, it is classified under 460219. It is recommended to provide the material proportions for customs determination. What should be noted for 460219 goods in cross-border e-commerce? In cross-border e-commerce, note that the destination country's HS code may differ, and declaration must be made according to the destination country's requirements. Also pay attention to plant quarantine requirements to avoid customs seizure due to pests or diseases carried by the materials. It is recommended to understand the destination country's regulations in advance. How can one determine whether a plaited product is classified under 4601 or 4602? 4601 covers plaits, plaited articles, and flat-woven products, that is, semi-finished products or flat materials; 4602 covers three-dimensional articles woven directly into shape, such as baskets, furniture, etc. If the product is in flat sheet form, it is classified under 4601; if it is a three-dimensional formed article, it is classified under 4602.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for 460219?
A: You can check the latest import tariff, value-added tax, and consumption tax rates by entering HS code 460219 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query tools. Note that tariff rates are adjusted with policy changes, and the latest official announcement should prevail.
Q: What is the difference between 460219 and 460211?
A: 460219 is plaited products of other vegetable materials, and the material is neither bamboo nor rattan; 460211 is plaited products of bamboo. If the product material is bamboo, it should be classified under 460211; if it is willow, reed, etc., it should be classified under 460219.
Q: Which code should a willow woven basket be classified under?
A: Willow is another vegetable plaiting material. If it is woven directly into a basket, it should be classified under 460219. If it is a flat-woven product or plait, it should be classified under 4601.
Q: What documents are required to declare 460219?
A: Basic documents such as contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and customs declaration form are usually required. If endangered plant materials are involved, a certificate for import and export of endangered species is also required. The specific requirements shall be subject to customs requirements.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 460219?
A: The export tax rebate rate must be checked according to the latest regulations of the State Taxation Administration and may be adjusted in different periods. The current rebate rate can be obtained through the electronic tax bureau or by consulting a tax advisor.
Q: If the plaiting material is a mixture of bamboo and willow, how should it be classified?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if the mixed materials cannot be distinguished as to the predominant material, classification is usually based on the essential character. If bamboo predominates, it may be classified under 460211; if willow predominates, it is classified under 460219. It is recommended to provide the material proportions for customs determination.
Q: What should be noted for 460219 goods in cross-border e-commerce?
A: In cross-border e-commerce, note that the destination country's HS code may differ, and declaration must be made according to the destination country's requirements. Also pay attention to plant quarantine requirements to avoid customs seizure due to pests or diseases carried by the materials. It is recommended to understand the destination country's regulations in advance.
Q: How can one determine whether a plaited product is classified under 4601 or 4602?
A: 4601 covers plaits, plaited articles, and flat-woven products, that is, semi-finished products or flat materials; 4602 covers three-dimensional articles woven directly into shape, such as baskets, furniture, etc. If the product is in flat sheet form, it is classified under 4601; if it is a three-dimensional formed article, it is classified under 4602.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.