HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 1401.10 – Bamboo used primarily for plaiting

HS code 1401.10 is the 6-digit subheading for bamboo used primarily for plaiting. It is used for bamboo canes for weaving, bamboo strips for basketry, split bamboo for mats, bamboo splints and raw bamboo poles for crafts.

What HS 1401.10 covers

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.

Covers
  • 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
Examples
  • IKEA bamboo furniture components
  • craft store bamboo weaving kits
  • garden center bamboo stakes
  • decorative bamboo screens
  • bamboo blinds material

Codes often confused with 1401.10

Common mistake. 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.

4403.99Wood; in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, n.e.c. in heading no. 44039403.89Furniture; of cane, osier, or similar materials (other than bamboo or rattan)4602.11Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of bamboo, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601

Top exporters and importers of HS code 140110, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 140110 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 40% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $70M
  2. 2 Netherlands $12M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$7.3M

World total: $107M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $80M
  2. 2 Netherlands $17M
  3. 3 United States $13M

World total: $202M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 1401.10

Brazil does not split HS 1401.10: its NCM code is 1401.10.00.

  1. 1401.10.00 Bamboo for plaitingBambus

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 14.01 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 1401.10

What is HS code 140110?

HS code 140110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 140110?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 140110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($70M, 65% of world exports), the Netherlands ($12M) and Vietnam (about $7.3M). World exports came to about $107M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 140110?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 140110 in UN Comtrade data were India ($80M, 40% of world imports), the Netherlands ($17M) and the United States ($13M). World imports came to about $202M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 140110?

In Brazil, HS code 140110 is NCM 1401.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.