About HS Code 460194
This code encompasses plaiting materials and plaits made from a diverse range of vegetable fibers, explicitly excluding bamboo and rattan, and also excluding finished mats, matting, or screens. This includes materials like straw, jute, sisal, abaca, palm leaves, and water hyacinth, traded in their raw or semi-processed plaited forms. These materials serve as fundamental inputs for various industries, including textiles, furniture, handicrafts, and packaging, appealing to a market seeking sustainable and natural components. Importers are typically manufacturers and artisans globally, while exporters are often developing nations rich in these agricultural resources. Key considerations include the specific fiber's properties (e.g., strength, texture, color), its environmental footprint, and the artisanal skills involved in preparing these materials for trade.
Products Under This Code
Straw braids, Jute plaits, Sisal ropes (unprocessed), Abaca fiber bundles, Palm leaf strips, Water hyacinth plaits, Raffia strands
Real World Examples
H&M Home (straw decor components), The Body Shop (natural fiber packaging elements), various craft supply stores, agricultural co-ops, textile manufacturers
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 460129 (mats/screens of similar materials) or 460219 (finished articles like baskets). This code is specifically for the plaiting material itself, not a finished mat or article.
Products Classified Under 4601.94
Industry
This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.
Trade Overview
India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam are significant exporters, with the USA, EU, and China being major importers for manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 460194?
HS code 460194 covers: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan. This code encompasses plaiting materials and plaits made from a diverse range of vegetable fibers, explicitly excluding bamboo and rattan, and also excluding finished mats, matting, or screens. This includes materials like straw, jute, sisal, abaca, palm leaves, and water hyacinth, traded in their raw or semi-processed plaited forms. These materials serve as fundamental inputs for various industries, including textiles, furniture, handicrafts, and packaging, appealing to a market seeking sustainable and natural components. Importers are typically manufacturers and artisans globally, while exporters are often developing nations rich in these agricultural resources. Key considerations include the specific fiber's properties (e.g., strength, texture, color), its environmental footprint, and the artisanal skills involved in preparing these materials for trade.
What products fall under HS code 460194?
Straw braids, Jute plaits, Sisal ropes (unprocessed), Abaca fiber bundles, Palm leaf strips, Water hyacinth plaits, Raffia strands
What are common misclassifications for HS code 460194?
Often confused with 460129 (mats/screens of similar materials) or 460219 (finished articles like baskets). This code is specifically for the plaiting material itself, not a finished mat or article.
How is HS code 460194 structured?
HS code 460194 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 (94) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.