About HS Code 460192
This category encompasses plaiting materials and plaits made from bamboo, but specifically excludes finished mats, matting, or screens. These are typically raw or semi-processed bamboo components used as inputs for further manufacturing. International trade in these materials is crucial for industries producing furniture, handicrafts, decorative items, and even some construction elements. Importers are often manufacturers and craftspeople in countries that do not have native bamboo resources but require these versatile, sustainable materials. Exporters are predominantly nations with extensive bamboo forests and established processing capabilities. Key considerations include the quality and consistency of the bamboo strips, their flexibility for weaving, and the growing demand for natural and eco-friendly raw materials in various product sectors.
Products Under This Code
Bamboo strips for weaving, Bamboo cane plaits, Flattened bamboo sheets (unwoven), Bamboo fiber braids, Laminated bamboo strips, Bamboo veneer plaits, Split bamboo for crafts
Real World Examples
Cali Bamboo (bamboo flooring components), Moso Bamboo (construction materials), various craft suppliers, furniture manufacturers sourcing raw materials
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 460121 (bamboo mats/screens) or 460211 (finished bamboo articles like baskets). This code is specifically for the plaiting material itself, not the final woven product or a mat.
Products Classified Under 4601.92
Industry
This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.
Trade Overview
China, Vietnam, and Indonesia are leading exporters, with the USA and EU nations being primary importers for manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 460192?
HS code 460192 covers: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo. This category encompasses plaiting materials and plaits made from bamboo, but specifically excludes finished mats, matting, or screens. These are typically raw or semi-processed bamboo components used as inputs for further manufacturing. International trade in these materials is crucial for industries producing furniture, handicrafts, decorative items, and even some construction elements. Importers are often manufacturers and craftspeople in countries that do not have native bamboo resources but require these versatile, sustainable materials. Exporters are predominantly nations with extensive bamboo forests and established processing capabilities. Key considerations include the quality and consistency of the bamboo strips, their flexibility for weaving, and the growing demand for natural and eco-friendly raw materials in various product sectors.
What products fall under HS code 460192?
Bamboo strips for weaving, Bamboo cane plaits, Flattened bamboo sheets (unwoven), Bamboo fiber braids, Laminated bamboo strips, Bamboo veneer plaits, Split bamboo for crafts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 460192?
Often confused with 460121 (bamboo mats/screens) or 460211 (finished bamboo articles like baskets). This code is specifically for the plaiting material itself, not the final woven product or a mat.
How is HS code 460192 structured?
HS code 460192 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (46) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.