Chapter 46 covers plaiting materials and articles such as baskets, wickerwork, etc., including various articles made by plaiting methods, such as mats, baskets, hampers, etc. This chapter mainly includes products plaited from vegetable materials (such as rattan, willow, bamboo, straw, etc.) or other materials, but does not include plaited articles made of textile fibers (Chapter 56) or plaited clothing (Chapter 61). Heading 4602 includes various articles made by plaiting methods, such as baskets, wickerwork, brushes, brooms, etc., as well as articles plaited from other materials (such as plastics, wire, etc.). However, it does not include plaited furniture (Chapter 94) or plaited hats (Chapter 65). Code 460290 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits 46 indicate Chapter 46 (plaiting materials and baskets, etc.); digits 3-4, 02, indicate heading 4602 (plaited articles and baskets, etc.); digits 5-6, 90, indicate subheading 4602.90, i.e., other plaited articles. This subheading covers other plaited articles not elsewhere specified, such as baskets, hampers, etc., plaited from rattan, willow, bamboo, straw, etc., and articles plaited from other materials. The goods are other plaited articles, not falling under other headings of Chapter 46 (such as 4601 plaiting materials and articles thereof), nor under textile plaited articles of Chapter 56 or furniture of Chapter 94. Therefore, they are classified under 4602.90, i.e., other plaited articles.
Chapter
Chapter 46 covers plaiting materials and articles such as baskets, wickerwork, etc., including various articles made by plaiting methods, such as mats, baskets, hampers, etc. This chapter mainly includes products plaited from vegetable materials (such as rattan, willow, bamboo, straw, etc.) or other materials, but does not include plaited articles made of textile fibers (Chapter 56) or plaited clothing (Chapter 61).
Heading
Heading 4602 includes various articles made by plaiting methods, such as baskets, wickerwork, brushes, brooms, etc., as well as articles plaited from other materials (such as plastics, wire, etc.). However, it does not include plaited furniture (Chapter 94) or plaited hats (Chapter 65).
Digit Breakdown
Code 460290 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits 46 indicate Chapter 46 (plaiting materials and baskets, etc.); digits 3-4, 02, indicate heading 4602 (plaited articles and baskets, etc.); digits 5-6, 90, indicate subheading 4602.90, i.e., other plaited articles. This subheading covers other plaited articles not elsewhere specified, such as baskets, hampers, etc., plaited from rattan, willow, bamboo, straw, etc., and articles plaited from other materials.
Classification Basis
The goods are other plaited articles, not falling under other headings of Chapter 46 (such as 4601 plaiting materials and articles thereof), nor under textile plaited articles of Chapter 56 or furniture of Chapter 94. Therefore, they are classified under 4602.90, i.e., other plaited articles.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as 'bamboo woven basket', 'rattan woven hamper', etc., which must accurately reflect the material and use of the goods. Material: The main material used for plaiting as declared, such as bamboo, rattan, willow, straw, plastic, etc., which must be specifically listed. Use: The main use of the declared goods, such as 'for holding items', 'for decoration', etc., which helps determine classification. Brand: The brand of the declared goods; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Specifications/Model: Specification information such as dimensions and capacity of the declared goods, e.g., 'diameter 30cm, height 20cm'. Processing Method: The plaiting method as declared, such as 'hand plaited', 'machine plaited', and whether it has been painted, dyed, or otherwise treated. Product Name: Bamboo woven fruit basket; Material: Bamboo; Use: For holding fruit; Brand: No brand; Specifications/Model: Diameter 25cm, height 15cm; Processing Method: Hand plaited, not painted. False declaration of material, such as declaring plastic plaited articles as vegetable plaited articles, affecting classification. Unclear use description, making it impossible to determine whether it falls under other headings. Missing specifications/model, affecting customs' accurate identification of the goods.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as 'bamboo woven basket', 'rattan woven hamper', etc., which must accurately reflect the material and use of the goods.
⚠️ Only writing 'plaited articles', which is too general and does not specify the material and specific product name.
Material
The main material used for plaiting as declared, such as bamboo, rattan, willow, straw, plastic, etc., which must be specifically listed.
⚠️ Confusing materials, such as declaring 'bamboo woven' as 'wood woven', leading to classification errors.
Use
The main use of the declared goods, such as 'for holding items', 'for decoration', etc., which helps determine classification.
⚠️ Failure to declare the use, or vague description of use, such as 'daily use'.
Brand
The brand of the declared goods; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'.
⚠️ Omitting brand information, or misspelling the brand.
Specifications/Model
Specification information such as dimensions and capacity of the declared goods, e.g., 'diameter 30cm, height 20cm'.
⚠️ Incomplete specification description, only writing 'large', 'small'.
Processing Method
The plaiting method as declared, such as 'hand plaited', 'machine plaited', and whether it has been painted, dyed, or otherwise treated.
⚠️ Failure to indicate the processing method, or confusing hand and machine plaiting.
Example： Product Name: Bamboo woven fruit basket; Material: Bamboo; Use: For holding fruit; Brand: No brand; Specifications/Model: Diameter 25cm, height 15cm; Processing Method: Hand plaited, not painted.
Common Mistakes：
False declaration of material, such as declaring plastic plaited articles as vegetable plaited articles, affecting classification.
Unclear use description, making it impossible to determine whether it falls under other headings.
Missing specifications/model, affecting customs' accurate identification of the goods.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification criteria: First confirm whether the goods are plaited articles, i.e., articles made by plaiting process; second confirm the material, whether it is vegetable material or other material; finally confirm whether it falls under other headings of Chapter 46 or exclusion clauses. If it is a plaited article and not listed under other headings, it is classified under 4602.90. 4601 Plaiting materials and articles thereof: 4601 includes plaiting materials themselves and articles made from plaiting materials, such as mats, curtains, etc., while 4602 mainly includes container-type plaited articles such as baskets. 4602 Plaited articles and baskets, etc.: 4602 covers specifically named plaited articles, such as baskets, wickerwork, etc., while 4602.90 covers other plaited articles not elsewhere specified. 5607 Yarn, twine, cordage, ropes, cables: 5607 covers yarn, twine, etc., made of textile materials, while 4602 covers plaited articles, with different materials and processes. 9403 Other furniture: 9403 includes plaited furniture, such as rattan chairs, while 4602 covers plaited containers or decorative articles, not furniture. Is it indeed made by plaiting process? Is the material vegetable material or other plaiting material? Does it fall under other headings of Chapter 46? Does it fall under textile plaited articles of Chapter 56? Does it fall under furniture of Chapter 94?
Basis
Core classification criteria: First confirm whether the goods are plaited articles, i.e., articles made by plaiting process; second confirm the material, whether it is vegetable material or other material; finally confirm whether it falls under other headings of Chapter 46 or exclusion clauses. If it is a plaited article and not listed under other headings, it is classified under 4602.90.
Confused Codes：
4601 - Plaiting materials and articles thereof
4601 includes plaiting materials themselves and articles made from plaiting materials, such as mats, curtains, etc., while 4602 mainly includes container-type plaited articles such as baskets.
4602 - Plaited articles and baskets, etc.
4602 covers specifically named plaited articles, such as baskets, wickerwork, etc., while 4602.90 covers other plaited articles not elsewhere specified.
5607 - Yarn, twine, cordage, ropes, cables
5607 covers yarn, twine, etc., made of textile materials, while 4602 covers plaited articles, with different materials and processes.
9403 - Other furniture
9403 includes plaited furniture, such as rattan chairs, while 4602 covers plaited containers or decorative articles, not furniture.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it indeed made by plaiting process?
✓ Is the material vegetable material or other plaiting material?
✓ Does it fall under other headings of Chapter 46?
✓ Does it fall under textile plaited articles of Chapter 56?
✓ Does it fall under furniture of Chapter 94?
❓ FAQ
How to check the tariff rate for 460290? You can check through the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window by entering HS code 460290 to view the latest tariff rate. Rates may vary due to country, trade agreements, etc., and the latest official publication should prevail. What is the difference between 460290 and 460219? 460219 covers specifically named plaited articles, such as bamboo woven baskets, etc., while 460290 covers other plaited articles not elsewhere specified. If the goods can be classified under 460219, that subheading takes precedence. What elements should be noted when classifying plaited articles? Attention should be paid to material, processing method, use, etc. Material determines whether it falls under Chapter 46, processing method confirms whether it is plaited, and use affects whether it falls under other chapters. Which code should plastic plaited articles be classified under? If plastic plaited articles are made by plaiting process and not listed under other headings, they can be classified under 460290. However, note that if they are fabrics plaited from plastic monofilament, they may be classified under Chapter 54. What are the declaration elements for 460290? They include product name, material, use, brand, specifications/model, processing method, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs requirements and must be declared truthfully. Do plaited articles have export tax rebates? Export tax rebates depend on the commodity code and the country's rebate policy. 460290 may enjoy rebates; check the latest rebate catalogue. How to determine whether plaited articles fall under Chapter 46? If the goods are made by plaiting process from vegetable materials or other materials, and are not textile plaited articles or furniture, they generally fall under Chapter 46. What are the regulatory conditions for 460290? Regulatory conditions vary by country and may involve animal and plant quarantine, etc. Check the latest customs regulatory conditions to ensure compliant import.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for 460290?
A: You can check through the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window by entering HS code 460290 to view the latest tariff rate. Rates may vary due to country, trade agreements, etc., and the latest official publication should prevail.
Q: What is the difference between 460290 and 460219?
A: 460219 covers specifically named plaited articles, such as bamboo woven baskets, etc., while 460290 covers other plaited articles not elsewhere specified. If the goods can be classified under 460219, that subheading takes precedence.
Q: What elements should be noted when classifying plaited articles?
A: Attention should be paid to material, processing method, use, etc. Material determines whether it falls under Chapter 46, processing method confirms whether it is plaited, and use affects whether it falls under other chapters.
Q: Which code should plastic plaited articles be classified under?
A: If plastic plaited articles are made by plaiting process and not listed under other headings, they can be classified under 460290. However, note that if they are fabrics plaited from plastic monofilament, they may be classified under Chapter 54.
Q: What are the declaration elements for 460290?
A: They include product name, material, use, brand, specifications/model, processing method, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs requirements and must be declared truthfully.
Q: Do plaited articles have export tax rebates?
A: Export tax rebates depend on the commodity code and the country's rebate policy. 460290 may enjoy rebates; check the latest rebate catalogue.
Q: How to determine whether plaited articles fall under Chapter 46?
A: If the goods are made by plaiting process from vegetable materials or other materials, and are not textile plaited articles or furniture, they generally fall under Chapter 46.
Q: What are the regulatory conditions for 460290?
A: Regulatory conditions vary by country and may involve animal and plant quarantine, etc. Check the latest customs regulatory conditions to ensure compliant import.
⚠️ 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.