HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 1401.20 – Rattans used primarily for plaiting

HS code 1401.20 is the 6-digit subheading for rattans used primarily for plaiting. It is used for rattan canes, rattan core, rattan peel, rattan webbing and raw rattan poles.

What HS 1401.20 covers

This HS code specifically covers rattan, a type of climbing palm, in its raw or semi-processed form, intended for plaiting, weaving, and furniture making. Rattan is highly valued in international trade for its exceptional flexibility, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making it a popular material for baskets, chairs, mats, and decorative items. Importers are typically furniture manufacturers, craft industries, and interior design companies, particularly in Western countries with a demand for natural fiber products. Exporters are predominantly Southeast Asian nations where rattan grows abundantly and traditional harvesting and processing skills are well-established. Key trade considerations include the diameter, length, flexibility, and color of the rattan canes, as well as sustainable sourcing practices, given concerns about overharvesting and environmental impact.

Covers
  • Rattan canes
  • Rattan core
  • Rattan peel
  • Rattan webbing
  • Raw rattan poles
  • Split rattan
  • Rattan strips
  • Rattan reed
Examples
  • IKEA rattan chairs (components)
  • Pottery Barn rattan baskets (material)
  • craft supply rattan reed
  • decorative rattan screens
  • rattan furniture frames

Codes often confused with 1401.20

Common mistake. Can be confused with finished rattan products (e.g., furniture 9403.89, baskets 4602.11) or other plaiting materials (1401.90) if not specifically rattan in its raw or semi-processed form.

9403.89Furniture; 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. 46011401.90Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; n.e.c. in heading no. 1401

Top exporters and importers of HS code 140120, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 140120 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% 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 $10M
  2. 2 Singapore $5.1M
  3. 3 Netherlands $2.7M

World total: $27M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $12M
  2. 2 Singapore $3.5M
  3. 3 Germany $2.4M

World total: $41M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 1401.20

Brazil does not split HS 1401.20: its NCM code is 1401.20.00.

  1. 1401.20.00 Rattan for plaitingRotins

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 1401.20

What is HS code 140120?

HS code 140120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rattans used primarily for plaiting. This HS code specifically covers rattan, a type of climbing palm, in its raw or semi-processed form, intended for plaiting, weaving, and furniture making. Rattan is highly valued in international trade for its exceptional flexibility, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making it a popular material for baskets, chairs, mats, and decorative items. Importers are typically furniture manufacturers, craft industries, and interior design companies, particularly in Western countries with a demand for natural fiber products. Exporters are predominantly Southeast Asian nations where rattan grows abundantly and traditional harvesting and processing skills are well-established. Key trade considerations include the diameter, length, flexibility, and color of the rattan canes, as well as sustainable sourcing practices, given concerns about overharvesting and environmental impact.

What products fall under HS code 140120?

Rattan canes, rattan core, rattan peel, rattan webbing, raw rattan poles, split rattan, rattan strips, rattan reed

What are common misclassifications for HS code 140120?

Can be confused with finished rattan products (e.g., furniture 9403.89, baskets 4602.11) or other plaiting materials (1401.90) if not specifically rattan in its raw or semi-processed form.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 140120?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 140120 in UN Comtrade data were China ($10M, 38% of world exports), Singapore ($5.1M) and the Netherlands ($2.7M). World exports came to about $27M, 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 140120?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 140120 in UN Comtrade data were China ($12M, 29% of world imports), Singapore ($3.5M) and Germany ($2.4M). World imports came to about $41M, 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 140120 structured?

HS code 140120 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 140120?

In Brazil, HS code 140120 is NCM 1401.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.