Product classification
HS code for Bamboo plaits: 4601.92
Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo.
Classification of bamboo plaits under HS 4601.92
Bamboo plaits are classified under HS code 460192, which specifically covers "Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo." This classification is precise because it identifies both the material (bamboo) and the form (plaits or plaiting materials). The key distinction is that these are intermediate products or raw materials for further manufacturing, not finished articles like mats or screens. The process of plaiting involves weaving or braiding strips of bamboo, preparing them for use in various crafts or industries. This heading ensures that bamboo in this specific processed form is correctly categorized, separating it from raw bamboo or finished bamboo products.
- Covers
- Braided bamboo strips
- Woven bamboo bands
- Bamboo cords for plaiting
- Prepared bamboo material for weaving
- Simple bamboo plaits not yet formed into articles
- Also under 4601.92
- 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. Misclassification often occurs when bamboo plaits are confused with other bamboo products. A common error is to classify them under HS 4601.2X, which covers "Mats, matting and screens of vegetable materials." This code is for finished articles, whereas 460192 is for the plaits themselves, prior to being assembled into such items. Another potential misclassification is with HS 1401.10, which pertains to "Bamboos" in their raw, unprocessed state. Bamboo plaits, having undergone processing (cutting, stripping, braiding), are distinct from raw bamboo. Furthermore, if the plaits are directly formed into finished articles like baskets or furniture, they would fall under HS 4602.1X, covering "Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials."
Top exporters and importers of HS 460192 (the code used for bamboo plaits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460192 (the code used for bamboo plaits) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 460192, not only bamboo plaits.
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 bamboo plaits
Brazil classifies bamboo plaits under NCM 4601.92.00: HS 4601.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bamboo plaits
What is the HS code for Bamboo plaits?
The HS code for Bamboo plaits is 460192 (Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo). The HS code for bamboo plaits is 460192. This code specifically applies to plaits and similar products of plaiting materials made from bamboo, excluding finished mats, matting, or screens.
How do I classify Bamboo plaits for customs?
Bamboo plaits is classified under HS code 460192 — Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between bamboo plaits and raw bamboo for HS classification?
Bamboo plaits (HS 460192) are processed bamboo materials that have been cut, stripped, and braided or woven into strips or cords. Raw bamboo (HS 1401.10) refers to bamboo in its natural, unprocessed state, typically as whole culms or stalks, not yet prepared for plaiting or other manufacturing processes.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo plaits (HS 460192)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460192 (the code used for bamboo plaits) 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 bamboo plaits (HS 460192)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460192 (the code used for bamboo plaits) 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.
Is the HS code for Bamboo plaits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460192 for Bamboo plaits 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 plaits in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo plaits (HS 460192) is classified under NCM 4601.92.00.