Product classification
HS code for Bamboo matting: 4601.21
Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, mats, matting and screens, of bamboo.
Classification of bamboo matting under HS 4601.21
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 4601.21
- IKEA bamboo floor mats
- Oriental Furniture bamboo screens
- Pier 1 Imports bamboo placemats
- Home Depot bamboo fencing
Codes often confused with 4601.21
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 460121 (the code used for bamboo matting), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460121 (the code used for bamboo matting) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 84% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 20% 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 460121, not only bamboo matting.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $60M 84% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $1.6M 2.2% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$1.5M 2.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $71M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$12M 20% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Italy $6.2M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $4.8M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $61M 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 matting
Brazil classifies bamboo matting under NCM 4601.21.00: HS 4601.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bamboo matting
What is the HS code for Bamboo matting?
The HS code for Bamboo matting is 460121 (Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of bamboo). The HS code for mats, matting, and screens made of bamboo is 4601.21.
How do I classify Bamboo matting for customs?
Bamboo matting is classified under HS code 460121 — Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of bamboo. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo matting (HS 460121)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460121 (the code used for bamboo matting) in UN Comtrade data were China ($60M, 84% of world exports), the Netherlands ($1.6M) and Vietnam (about $1.5M). World exports came to about $71M, 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 matting (HS 460121)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460121 (the code used for bamboo matting) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $12M, 20% of world imports), Italy ($6.2M) and France ($4.8M). World imports came to about $61M, 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 matting the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460121 for Bamboo matting 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 matting in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo matting (HS 460121) is classified under NCM 4601.21.00.