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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of plaiting materials, plaits, and similar products (nes) (SITC 89979) totaled $803K in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Plaiting Materials, Plaits, and Similar Products (NES) paid $170K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $795K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Plaiting Materials, Plaits, and Similar Products (NES) imports of $803K in April 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $661K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRaw and semi-finished plaiting inputs — including strands, braids, and woven sheets of natural or synthetic plaiting material not elsewhere specified — serve as upstream supply for basket-making, hat-making, and decorative goods industries. The 'whether or not being finished articles' language means both intermediate and end-use forms are captured here, provided they are not more specifically classified elsewhere. Plant-derived plaiting materials such as straw, rattan strips, or palm leaf may be subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary controls depending on their processing state.
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SITC 89979 covers plaiting materials in strand or sheet form — inputs that may or may not be finished articles — while SITC 89971 covers articles already made directly to their final shape (e.g., a completed basket). If a woven plaiting sheet has been formed into a specific end-use article, it likely belongs under 89971 or another finished-goods heading.
Yes, the category is not restricted to natural-fiber materials; synthetic plaiting strands and sheets are included provided they are not more specifically classified elsewhere. The NES qualifier means importers should first check whether a dedicated heading for the specific material type applies.
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Monthly import values over time