Product classification
HS code for Bamboo screens: 4601.21
Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, mats, matting and screens, of bamboo.
Classification of bamboo screens under HS 4601.21
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 460121 (the code used for bamboo screens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460121 (the code used for bamboo screens) 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 screens.
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 screens
Brazil classifies bamboo screens 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 screens
What is the HS code for Bamboo screens?
The HS code for Bamboo screens is 460121 (Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of bamboo). The HS code for bamboo screens, mats, and matting is 4601.21, provided they are made of plaiting materials bound in parallel or woven.
How do I classify Bamboo screens for customs?
Bamboo screens 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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo screens (HS 460121)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460121 (the code used for bamboo screens) 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 screens (HS 460121)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460121 (the code used for bamboo screens) 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 screens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460121 for Bamboo screens 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 screens in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo screens (HS 460121) is classified under NCM 4601.21.00.