Product classification
HS code for Bamboo weaving material: 4601.92
Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo.
Classification of bamboo weaving material under HS 4601.92
Bamboo weaving material is classified under HS code 4601.92. This classification falls under Chapter 46, which is dedicated to manufactures of straw, esparto, or other plaiting materials. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 4601 covers products obtained by interlacing, weaving, or similar methods of joining plaiting materials. Subheading 4601.92 specifically identifies bamboo as the material. This code is intended for bamboo that has been prepared into strips, plaits, or similar forms that are ready to be used in the manufacture of finished goods but are not yet finished articles themselves. The material must be in a state where it can be bent, twisted, or otherwise manipulated for weaving. This includes bamboo that has been split into very thin filaments or flattened into flexible ribbons. The classification excludes raw bamboo poles, which are found in Chapter 14, and finished baskets, which are found in heading 4602. The precision of 4601.92 allows for the tracking of intermediate goods in the global bamboo supply chain, separating raw materials from semi-processed weaving components. These materials are often used in the production of high-end wall coverings, furniture accents, and traditional crafts. The classification process requires verifying that the bamboo has undergone sufficient processing to be considered a "plaiting material" rather than just raw vegetable matter.
- Covers
- Split bamboo strips for weaving
- Bamboo plaits in continuous lengths
- Bamboo filaments for fine basketry
- Bamboo ribbons used for furniture accents
- Prepared bamboo splints
- 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. This material is frequently misclassified under HS code 1401.10. Heading 1401 is for vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting in their raw, unworked state. Once the bamboo has been significantly processed into uniform strips or plaits, it must move to 4601.92. It is also sometimes confused with 4601.21, which is specifically for finished bamboo mats and screens.
Top exporters and importers of HS 460192 (the code used for bamboo weaving material), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460192 (the code used for bamboo weaving material) 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 weaving material.
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 weaving material
Brazil classifies bamboo weaving material 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 weaving material
What is the HS code for Bamboo weaving material?
The HS code for Bamboo weaving material is 460192 (Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo). The HS code is 4601.92.
How do I classify Bamboo weaving material for customs?
Bamboo weaving material 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.
Are bamboo mats included in this specific code?
No, bamboo mats, matting, and screens are classified under the more specific subheading 4601.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo weaving material (HS 460192)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460192 (the code used for bamboo weaving material) 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 weaving material (HS 460192)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460192 (the code used for bamboo weaving material) 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 weaving material the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460192 for Bamboo weaving material 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 weaving material in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo weaving material (HS 460192) is classified under NCM 4601.92.00.