Bamboo classified under 140110 covers raw or simply prepared bamboo used for plaiting or structural purposes. Once bamboo is further manufactured—cut to specific dimensions as a construction material, laminated, or made into flooring or furniture components—it typically moves to the chapter covering wood and articles of wood or to the chapter on furniture, depending on the form and use.

Yes. USDA APHIS enforces phytosanitary requirements for raw plant materials including bamboo and rattan. Shipments typically require a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country, and some forms may require treatment or inspection at the port of entry. Importers should verify current APHIS requirements for the specific material and country of origin before shipment.