HS Code for Bamboo matting

Bamboo matting and screens are classified under HS code 4601.21. This code is situated within Chapter 46, which covers plaiting materials and products made from them. Heading 4601 specifically includes mats, matting, and screens of vegetable materials. For bamboo, the 4601.21 subheading applies to products that are formed by weaving, plaiting, or placing strands of bamboo in parallel and binding them together. These products are generally flat and are used for floor coverings, wall decorations, or privacy screens. The classification is determined by the material (bamboo) and the nature of the product (a flat surface made of plaited or bound materials). Unlike textile floor coverings, these mats are made from unspun vegetable fibers, which excludes them from Chapter 57. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading specifically names 'mats, matting and screens, of bamboo.' This category is vital for the trade of traditional bamboo mats used in both interior design and agricultural applications.

Products Included

• Woven bamboo floor mats
• Bamboo privacy screens and room dividers
• Bamboo wall coverings in roll form
• Slatted bamboo mats bound with twine
• Traditional bamboo tatami-style matting

Common Misclassification

Bamboo matting is often confused with HS code 5702, which covers carpets and other textile floor coverings. However, because bamboo is a vegetable plaiting material and not a textile fiber, it must remain in Chapter 46. Another common misclassification is 4602.11, which is for finished basketwork articles; 4601.21 is reserved for the flat mats and screens themselves, rather than three-dimensional articles made from them.

FAQ

What is the HS code for bamboo matting?

The HS code for mats, matting, and screens made of bamboo is 4601.21.

Are bamboo rugs with a fabric border still 4601.21?

Yes, as long as the bamboo matting remains the essential character of the product, the addition of a simple textile border does not change its classification from 4601.21.