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U.S. imports of plaiting materials, plaits, and similar products of other vegetable materials (other) (HS 460194) totaled $149K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Plaiting Materials, Plaits, and Similar Products of Other Vegetable Materials (Other) paid $36K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $140K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Plaiting Materials, Plaits, and Similar Products of Other Vegetable Materials (Other) imports of $149K in April 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $207K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWillow withies, palm leaf strips, raffia, and other non-bamboo, non-rattan plant fibers are woven or plaited into semi-finished sheets and strips classified here, serving the basket-making, hat-weaving, and decorative crafts industries. China leads US imports, with Indonesia and the Philippines as significant secondary suppliers — a supply base that spans both raw-fiber-producing and fabricating economies. The US schedule includes a dedicated line for willow plaits and similar products bound or woven into sheets (4601942000), separating them from other vegetable-material plaits (4601944000) and a general NESOI basket, so the specific plant fiber is a classification determinant alongside the degree of assembly. Colombia's presence among top suppliers reflects its raffia and palm-fiber weaving industry, which serves specialty craft and fashion accessory markets.
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Subheading 4601942000 specifically covers plaits and similar products of willow that are bound or woven into sheets, while 4601944000 covers the equivalent form for other vegetable materials. The fiber identity — confirmed by botanical species documentation or laboratory analysis if necessary — is the primary distinguishing factor. Importers of mixed-fiber plaited sheets should determine the predominant fiber and classify accordingly, retaining supplier fiber-composition certifications to support the entry.
The primary downstream users are basket and hamper manufacturers, hat and millinery producers, and decorative home-goods brands that source plaited sheets or strips as inputs for further fabrication. Seasonal demand peaks around spring and summer for hat-weaving and outdoor décor, and around the holiday season for gift-basket production. Importers supplying these industries should plan inventory lead times around those demand cycles, particularly given the longer transit times from Southeast Asian and South American suppliers.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4601944000 | PLAIT & SIM PRDCTS,OF VEG MAT,BOUND/WVN,NESOI | $103K | 29.53% | $28K |
| 4601940500 | PLAITS & SIMLAR PRODS,VEG MATL,STRIPS OR NOT,NESOI | $37K | 12.70% | $5K |
| 4601942000 | PLAITS & SMLR PRDCTS,OF WILLOW,BOUND/WVN,NESOI | $8K | 41.60% | $3K |
PLAIT & SIM PRDCTS,OF VEG MAT,BOUND/WVN,NESOI
PLAITS & SIMLAR PRODS,VEG MATL,STRIPS OR NOT,NESOI
PLAITS & SMLR PRDCTS,OF WILLOW,BOUND/WVN,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4601940000 | PLAITS & SIM PROD, PLAIT MAT, OF OTH VEG MAT,NESOI | $87K |
PLAITS & SIM PROD, PLAIT MAT, OF OTH VEG MAT,NESOI
5.2K kg
BASKETWORK, WICKERWORK & ARTS OF OTHER VEG MATS
HS 460219
BASKETWORK ETC, MATERIALS NESOI; LOOFAH ARTICLES
HS 460290
BASKETWORK, WICKERWORK & OTHER ARTICLES OF RATTAN
HS 460212
BASKETWORK, WICKERWORK & OTHER ARTICLES, OF BAMBOO
HS 460211
PLAIT MAT'L EX VEG, PARALLEL STRANDS/WOVEN SHEETS
HS 460199
MATS, MATTING & SCREENS, OF VEG. MATERIALS, NESOI
HS 460129
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | -- | $82K | +$82K |
| Wisconsin | $66K | -- | -$66K |
| California | $53K | -- | -$53K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA, CA | $66K | -- | -$66K |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $49K | -- | -$49K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $40K | +$40K |