HS Code for Bamboo screens

Bamboo screens are classified under HS code 4601.21 because they are considered products of plaiting materials. Chapter 46 of the Harmonized System covers manufactures of straw, of esparto, or of other plaiting materials, including basketware and wickerwork. Heading 4601 specifically includes mats, matting, and screens of vegetable materials. The classification is determined by the assembly method—typically where bamboo strips, stems, or laths are bound together in parallel strands or woven into a sheet-like form. This code is distinct from Chapter 44 because it focuses on the plaiting nature of the construction rather than the solid wood-like construction of joinery or carpentry. Under GIR 1, the specific mention of bamboo screens in the subheadings of 4601 makes this the primary classification for roll-up blinds, privacy screens, and decorative mats made from bound bamboo strands.

Products Included

• Roll-up bamboo window blinds
• Bamboo privacy screens for outdoor fencing
• Woven bamboo mats and matting
• Bamboo room dividers (non-freestanding or roll-up type)
• Bound bamboo lath screens

Common Misclassification

Bamboo screens are often confused with HS code 6303.99, which covers curtains and interior blinds. However, Chapter 63 is for textile materials; if the screen is made of vegetable plaiting material like bamboo, 4601.21 takes precedence. Another common misclassification is 9403.82, which covers bamboo furniture. If a bamboo screen is a free-standing, rigid piece of furniture (like a folding room divider with a frame), it should be classified under 9403.82. If it is a flexible mat or roll-up screen, it remains in 4601.21.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bamboo screens?

The HS code for bamboo screens, mats, and matting is 4601.21, provided they are made of plaiting materials bound in parallel or woven.

Does this code include bamboo fencing?

Yes, if the fencing consists of bamboo poles or slats bound together with wire or cord in a flexible screen format, it is typically classified under 4601.21.