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U.S. imports of vegetable plaiting materials (other) (HS 140190) totaled $111K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Vegetable Plaiting Materials (Other) paid $11K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $97K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vegetable Plaiting Materials (Other) imports of $111K in April 2026 ran 83% above the year-to-date monthly average of $61K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWillow (osier) and a range of other plant-based plaiting materials — including raffia, rush, and similar natural fibers — fall under this residual heading when not classifiable as bamboo or rattan. The US schedule separates willow/osier (1401902000) from all other vegetable plaiting materials (1401904000). Madagascar leads US supply, reflecting its production of raffia palm fiber, a material widely used in craft, horticultural, and decorative applications. USDA APHIS phytosanitary certification is typically required for raw plant material, and importers should confirm current admissibility requirements for each specific plant genus at the time of shipment.
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Willow classified under 1401902000 must be in a form primarily suited for plaiting — typically unpeeled, peeled, or split rods (withies) used in basketry and wickerwork. Willow that has been further processed into boards, veneer, or other manufactured forms classifies in Chapter 44. The commercial invoice should specify the form and intended use to support correct classification.
Yes. Raw raffia palm fiber is a plant product subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection at the port of entry. A phytosanitary certificate from Madagascar's national plant protection authority is generally required, certifying freedom from regulated pests. Importers should also confirm whether any APHIS permits are needed for the specific plant material prior to arranging shipment.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1401904000 | VEGETABLE MATERIALS USED PRIMRLY FOR PLAITNG NESOI | $111K | 11.72% | $11K |
VEGETABLE MATERIALS USED PRIMRLY FOR PLAITNG NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1401900000 | VEGETABLE MATERIALS PRIMARILY FOR PLAITING, NESOI | $82K |
VEGETABLE MATERIALS PRIMARILY FOR PLAITING, NESOI
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADAGASCAR | $77K | -- | -$77K |
| JAMAICA | -- | $63K | +$63K |
| CANADA | $14K | $3K | -$11K |
| ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA | -- | $16K | +$16K |
| NETHERLANDS | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $63K | +$63K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $53K | -- | -$53K |
| MOBILE, AL | $24K | -- | -$24K |