Vegetable Materials for Plaiting (Other than Bamboo or Rattan)

The US schedule provides a dedicated line (1401902000) for willow (osier) used primarily for plaiting, separating it from the NESOI catch-all (1401904000). This distinction matters for statistical tracking and can affect duty treatment. Importers of willow rods or bundles should confirm the product is in a form suited to plaiting rather than horticulture or forestry, which would point to a different chapter.

Importers should retain supplier documentation describing the material's physical form (e.g., split, stripped, or bundled), its traditional or commercial use in weaving or mat-making, and any industry or trade references. A binding ruling from CBP can provide certainty for novel or borderline materials before large-volume shipments are committed.