Product classification
HS code for Bamboo wickerwork: 4602.11
Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, of bamboo, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601.
Classification of bamboo wickerwork under HS 4602.11
Bamboo wickerwork is classified under HS code 4602.11. This classification is governed by the material composition and the manufacturing process. Heading 4602 covers basketwork, wickerwork, and other articles made directly to shape from plaiting materials. Subheading 4602.11 is specific to articles made of bamboo. According to the Explanatory Notes for Chapter 46, wickerwork refers to goods made by intertwining or weaving vegetable materials. To fall under this code, the item must be made "directly to shape," meaning it is constructed into its final form (like a basket or a tray) rather than being cut from a pre-woven sheet. Bamboo is a primary plaiting material, and its use in traditional weaving techniques for containers and household goods places it firmly within this category. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the bamboo is in its natural state or dyed.
- Covers
- Bamboo storage baskets
- Woven bamboo trays
- Bamboo wicker hampers
- Bamboo fruit bowls (woven)
- Wickerwork containers made of bamboo splints
- Also under 4602.11
- IKEA (bamboo storage solutions)
- Target (Threshold bamboo items)
- The Container Store (bamboo organizers)
- Crate & Barrel (bamboo furniture/decor)
- Muji
Codes often confused with 4602.11
Common mistake. Bamboo wickerwork is often misclassified under HS code 4601.21, which covers mats, matting, and screens of bamboo. The distinction lies in the fact that 4601 is for flat products or products in rolls, whereas 4602 is for finished articles made to a specific 3D shape. Another error is using 4421.91, which is for "other" articles of bamboo. However, because 4602.11 specifically mentions wickerwork and basketwork, it takes precedence over the general bamboo category in Chapter 44.
Top exporters and importers of HS 460211 (the code used for bamboo wickerwork), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460211 (the code used for bamboo wickerwork) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 460211, not only bamboo wickerwork.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $103M 62% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$24M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $6.5M 3.9% of world exports
World total: $166M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $52M 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $12M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 France $11M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $170M 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 wickerwork
Brazil classifies bamboo wickerwork under NCM 4602.11.00: HS 4602.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bamboo wickerwork
What is the HS code for Bamboo wickerwork?
The HS code for Bamboo wickerwork is 460211 (Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of bamboo, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601). The HS code for bamboo wickerwork, such as baskets and trays made directly to shape, is 4602.11.
How do I classify Bamboo wickerwork for customs?
Bamboo wickerwork is classified under HS code 460211 — Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of bamboo, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are bamboo mats classified under this code?
No, bamboo mats and screens are classified under HS code 4601.21, as they are considered plaiting materials bound together in parallel strands rather than woven into a shaped article.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo wickerwork (HS 460211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460211 (the code used for bamboo wickerwork) in UN Comtrade data were China ($103M, 62% of world exports), Vietnam (about $24M) and Indonesia ($6.5M). World exports came to about $166M, 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 wickerwork (HS 460211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460211 (the code used for bamboo wickerwork) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($52M, 30% of world imports), Germany ($12M) and France ($11M). World imports came to about $170M, 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 wickerwork the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460211 for Bamboo wickerwork 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 wickerwork in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo wickerwork (HS 460211) is classified under NCM 4602.11.00.