Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Plaiting Materials, Plaits, and Similar Products of Other Vegetable Materials (Other) (HS 460194) totaled $436K in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Plaiting Materials, Plaits, and Similar Products of Other Vegetable Materials (Other) paid $142K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 32.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Plaiting Materials, Plaits, and Similar Products of Other Vegetable Materials (Other) imports of $436K in August 2026 ran 56% above the year-to-date monthly average of $280K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 4601
Subheading 460194 · $436K of $1.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$436KYoY · free account
Exports
$118KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.5M of Plaiting Materials, Plaits, and Similar Products of Other Vegetable Materials (Other) and exported $1.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
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China and Indonesia together supply 95% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 32.68% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4601944000 | Plait & SIM Prdcts, of Veg Mat, Bound/Wvn, NESOI | $386K | 35.36% | 99.32% | $137K |
| 4601940500 | Plaits & Simlar Prods, Veg Matl, Strips or not, NESOI | $50K | 11.81% | 100.00% | $6K |
| 4601942000 | Plaits & Smlr Prdcts, of Willow, Bound/Wvn, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4601940000 | Plaits & SIM Prod, Plait Mat, of Oth Veg Mat, NESOI | $118K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.