HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1401.90 – Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; n.e.c. in heading no. 1401
HS code 1401.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting, n.e.c. in heading no. 1401. It is used for willow rods, osier shoots, raffia fiber, straw braids and palm leaves for weaving.
What HS 1401.90 covers
This 'basket' HS code covers various other vegetable materials, not specifically bamboo (1401.10) or rattan (1401.20), that are primarily used for plaiting, weaving, or similar craftwork. This includes materials like willow, osier, raffia, straw, and certain grasses, in their raw or minimally processed forms. These materials are essential for traditional crafts, basketry, hat making, mat weaving, and decorative purposes, driving a niche but significant segment of international trade. Importers range from small artisan workshops to larger manufacturers of natural fiber products. Exporters are diverse, often countries with specific indigenous plant resources and established traditional craft industries. Key trade aspects involve the material's flexibility, strength, natural color, and suitability for specific plaiting techniques, as well as sustainable harvesting practices and phytosanitary compliance.
- Covers
- Willow rods
- Osier shoots
- Raffia fiber
- Straw braids
- Palm leaves for weaving
- Seagrass
- Rush
- Corn husks for crafts
- Examples
- Craft store raffia ribbon
- willow basketry kits
- straw hat blanks
- seagrass mats (material)
- palm leaf fans (material)
- dried corn husks for crafts
Codes often confused with 1401.90
Common mistake. This is a catch-all for plaiting materials, so care must be taken not to misclassify bamboo (1401.10) or rattan (1401.20). Finished articles made from these materials fall under Chapter 46.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 140190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 140190 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 32% 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 China $27M 36% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $8.6M 11% of world exports
- 3 Madagascar $4.0M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $75M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $23M 32% of world imports
- 2 Germany $8.9M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $6.6M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $74M 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 1401.90
Brazil does not split HS 1401.90: its NCM code is 1401.90.00.
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 1401.90
What is HS code 140190?
HS code 140190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; n.e.c. in heading no. 1401. This 'basket' HS code covers various other vegetable materials, not specifically bamboo (1401.10) or rattan (1401.20), that are primarily used for plaiting, weaving, or similar craftwork. This includes materials like willow, osier, raffia, straw, and certain grasses, in their raw or minimally processed forms. These materials are essential for traditional crafts, basketry, hat making, mat weaving, and decorative purposes, driving a niche but significant segment of international trade. Importers range from small artisan workshops to larger manufacturers of natural fiber products. Exporters are diverse, often countries with specific indigenous plant resources and established traditional craft industries. Key trade aspects involve the material's flexibility, strength, natural color, and suitability for specific plaiting techniques, as well as sustainable harvesting practices and phytosanitary compliance.
What products fall under HS code 140190?
Willow rods, osier shoots, raffia fiber, straw braids, palm leaves for weaving, seagrass, rush, corn husks for crafts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 140190?
This is a catch-all for plaiting materials, so care must be taken not to misclassify bamboo (1401.10) or rattan (1401.20). Finished articles made from these materials fall under Chapter 46.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 140190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 140190 in UN Comtrade data were China ($27M, 36% of world exports), the Netherlands ($8.6M) and Madagascar ($4.0M). World exports came to about $75M, 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 140190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 140190 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($23M, 32% of world imports), Germany ($8.9M) and the United Kingdom ($6.6M). World imports came to about $74M, 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 140190 structured?
HS code 140190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 140190?
In Brazil, HS code 140190 is NCM 1401.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.