U.S. imports of Rattans (SITC 29232) totaled $335K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Rattans paid $32K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.46% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Rattans imports of $335K in August 2026 ran 68% above the year-to-date monthly average of $199K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRattan — the climbing palm harvested primarily in Southeast Asian tropical forests — is a primary raw material for the furniture and basketry industries, prized for its flexibility and strength relative to weight. Like bamboo, rattan imports are subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary oversight, and exporting countries typically issue phytosanitary certificates to accompany shipments. Sustainability concerns have led several major producing nations to restrict or ban exports of raw rattan poles in favor of value-added products, which can affect supply availability and pricing for US importers sourcing crude material. Distinguishing raw rattan poles from semi-processed or finished rattan furniture components is essential for correct tariff classification.
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Several major rattan-producing countries have imposed export restrictions or bans on unprocessed rattan poles to encourage domestic value-added manufacturing. For US importers, this can reduce the availability of crude rattan under this heading and shift sourcing toward semi-processed or finished rattan goods classified under furniture or basketry headings.
Rattan is a solid-stemmed climbing palm, while bamboo is a hollow-stemmed grass — a botanical distinction that customs authorities use to separate the two headings. Importers may be asked to provide species identification or botanical documentation when the physical appearance of a shipment could cause confusion between the two materials.
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Basic heading 29232 · $335K of $3.8B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Indonesia together supply 100% of it. China pays 10.7% duty; Indonesia 0.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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$335KYoY · free account
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$4KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.1M of Rattans and exported $90K.
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 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.