HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4601.92 – Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo
HS code 4601.92 is the 6-digit subheading for plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo. It is used for bamboo strips for weaving, bamboo cane plaits, flattened bamboo sheets (unwoven), bamboo fiber braids and laminated bamboo strips.
What HS 4601.92 covers
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.
- Covers
- Bamboo strips for weaving
- Bamboo cane plaits
- Flattened bamboo sheets (unwoven)
- Bamboo fiber braids
- Laminated bamboo strips
- Bamboo veneer plaits
- Split bamboo for crafts
- Examples
- Cali Bamboo (bamboo flooring components)
- Moso Bamboo (construction materials)
- various craft suppliers
- furniture manufacturers sourcing raw materials
Codes often confused with 4601.92
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 460192, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 460192 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 $29M 78% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $2.5M 6.6% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $1.5M 3.9% of world exports
World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.9M 11% of world imports
- 2 Kazakhstan $2.5M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Israel $2.3M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $26M 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 4601.92
Brazil does not split HS 4601.92: its NCM code is 4601.92.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 46.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 4601.92
What is HS code 460192?
HS code 460192 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 460192?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 460192 in UN Comtrade data were China ($29M, 78% of world exports), the Netherlands ($2.5M) and Indonesia ($1.5M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 460192?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 460192 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.9M, 11% of world imports), Kazakhstan ($2.5M) and Israel ($2.3M). World imports came to about $26M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 460192?
In Brazil, HS code 460192 is NCM 4601.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.