About HS Code 140110
This HS code covers raw or minimally processed bamboo specifically intended for plaiting, weaving, or braiding into various articles. This includes bamboo canes, strips, or splints that retain their natural form but are prepared for craftwork, furniture making, basketry, and decorative items. Importers are typically artisans, small-scale manufacturers, and furniture companies in countries where bamboo is not indigenous or readily available. Exporters are predominantly countries in Asia and other tropical regions with abundant bamboo forests and established harvesting practices. Key trade aspects include the quality, flexibility, length, and diameter of the bamboo, as well as its treatment for pest resistance and durability, ensuring it's suitable for intricate plaiting work and meets international standards for natural materials.
Products Under This Code
Bamboo canes for weaving, bamboo strips for basketry, split bamboo for mats, bamboo splints, raw bamboo poles for crafts, dried bamboo for plaiting, bamboo culms, bamboo slats
Real World Examples
IKEA bamboo furniture components, craft store bamboo weaving kits, garden center bamboo stakes, decorative bamboo screens, bamboo blinds material
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with bamboo used for structural purposes (e.g., construction, 4403.99) or finished bamboo products (e.g., furniture 9403.89, baskets 4602.11) if not clearly raw material for plaiting.
Products Classified Under 1401.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
China, Vietnam, and Indonesia are major exporters, while the USA and European countries are significant importers for craft and manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 140110?
HS code 140110 covers: Bamboo used primarily for plaiting. This HS code covers raw or minimally processed bamboo specifically intended for plaiting, weaving, or braiding into various articles. This includes bamboo canes, strips, or splints that retain their natural form but are prepared for craftwork, furniture making, basketry, and decorative items. Importers are typically artisans, small-scale manufacturers, and furniture companies in countries where bamboo is not indigenous or readily available. Exporters are predominantly countries in Asia and other tropical regions with abundant bamboo forests and established harvesting practices. Key trade aspects include the quality, flexibility, length, and diameter of the bamboo, as well as its treatment for pest resistance and durability, ensuring it's suitable for intricate plaiting work and meets international standards for natural materials.
What products fall under HS code 140110?
Bamboo canes for weaving, bamboo strips for basketry, split bamboo for mats, bamboo splints, raw bamboo poles for crafts, dried bamboo for plaiting, bamboo culms, bamboo slats
What are common misclassifications for HS code 140110?
Can be confused with bamboo used for structural purposes (e.g., construction, 4403.99) or finished bamboo products (e.g., furniture 9403.89, baskets 4602.11) if not clearly raw material for plaiting.
How is HS code 140110 structured?
HS code 140110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (14) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.