Product classification
HS code for Bamboo furniture: 4602.11
Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, of bamboo, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601.
Classification of bamboo furniture under HS 4602.11
Bamboo furniture is classified under HS code 4602.11 when it is constructed as basketwork or wickerwork. Chapter 46 of the Harmonized System covers manufactures of straw, esparto, or other plaiting materials. Heading 4602 specifically includes articles made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading 4601. For bamboo furniture to fall under 4602.11, it must be manufactured using weaving, plaiting, or similar interlacing techniques. This classification is distinct from furniture made of solid bamboo poles or boards, which would typically fall under Chapter 94. The 4602.11 code is reserved for bamboo articles that utilize the flexibility of the material to create woven structures. This follows GRI 1 and the specific notes for Chapter 46, which prioritize the method of construction (plaiting) over the general category of furniture when the item is made directly to shape. This classification is essential for distinguishing traditional handcrafted woven bamboo items from industrial bamboo furniture.
- Covers
- Woven bamboo chairs and stools
- Bamboo basketwork storage units
- Wicker-style bamboo side tables
- Bamboo hampers and decorative chests
- Hand-plaited bamboo shelving units
- Also under 4602.11
- IKEA (bamboo storage solutions)
- Target (Threshold bamboo items)
- The Container Store (bamboo organizers)
- Crate & Barrel (bamboo furniture/decor)
- Muji
Codes often confused with 4602.11
Common mistake. Bamboo furniture is frequently misclassified under 9403.82, which covers 'Furniture of bamboo.' The difference is the construction method: 9403.82 is for furniture made from solid bamboo poles or joined bamboo boards (joinery), whereas 4602.11 is strictly for woven or plaited (wickerwork) bamboo. Another error is 4601.21, which is for flat mats and screens, not three-dimensional furniture articles. Choosing the wrong code can affect trade statistics and environmental regulations.
Top exporters and importers of HS 460211 (the code used for bamboo furniture), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460211 (the code used for bamboo furniture) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 460211, not only bamboo furniture.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $103M 62% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$24M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $6.5M 3.9% of world exports
World total: $166M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $52M 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $12M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 France $11M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $170M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 bamboo furniture
Brazil classifies bamboo furniture under NCM 4602.11.00: HS 4602.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bamboo furniture
What is the HS code for Bamboo furniture?
The HS code for Bamboo furniture is 460211 (Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of bamboo, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601). If the furniture is made of woven or plaited bamboo (wickerwork), the HS code is 4602.11. If it is made of solid bamboo poles, it is 9403.82.
How do I classify Bamboo furniture for customs?
Bamboo furniture is classified under HS code 460211 — Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of bamboo, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include bamboo cushions?
No, cushions are classified under 9404 as mattress supports or articles of bedding, regardless of whether they are used with bamboo furniture.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo furniture (HS 460211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460211 (the code used for bamboo furniture) in UN Comtrade data were China ($103M, 62% of world exports), Vietnam (about $24M) and Indonesia ($6.5M). World exports came to about $166M, 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 bamboo furniture (HS 460211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460211 (the code used for bamboo furniture) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($52M, 30% of world imports), Germany ($12M) and France ($11M). World imports came to about $170M, 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.
Is the HS code for Bamboo furniture the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460211 for Bamboo furniture is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bamboo furniture in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo furniture (HS 460211) is classified under NCM 4602.11.00.