Product classification

HS code for Loofah products: 4602.19

Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, of vegetable materials (not bamboo or rattan), made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601, articles of loofah.

Classification of loofah products under HS 4602.19

Loofah products are classified under HS code 4602.19. This classification falls within Chapter 46, which covers manufactures of straw, esparto, or other plaiting materials, and basketware. Loofah is derived from the fibrous interior of the Luffa aegyptiaca fruit, which is considered a vegetable material. Heading 4602 specifically addresses articles made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading 4601. Since loofah is a vegetable material that is not bamboo or rattan, it is categorized under the "other" sub-heading 4602.19. This classification applies to loofah that has been processed into finished articles such as bath sponges, scrubbers, or household cleaning pads. The classification is based on the material composition and the level of manufacture, distinguishing finished household articles from raw botanical specimens. Even if the loofah is cut into specific shapes or attached to a textile handle, it remains classified here as an article of vegetable material, provided the loofah provides the essential character of the product.

Covers
  • Loofah bath sponges
  • Loofah body scrubbers
  • Loofah kitchen scouring pads
  • Exfoliating loofah discs
  • Loofah mitts (where loofah is the primary material)
  • Compressed loofah articles
Also under 4602.19
  • The Body Shop (loofah products)
  • IKEA (seagrass baskets)
  • Target (Threshold straw items)
  • Etsy artisans (various natural fiber crafts)
  • Whole Foods (natural bath accessories)

Codes often confused with 4602.19

Common mistake. Loofah products are frequently misclassified under HS code 1404.90, which covers raw vegetable materials not elsewhere specified. However, 1404.90 is only for unworked loofah; once it is cleaned, cut, or shaped into a consumer product, it moves to 4602.19. Another common error is using HS code 3304 for cosmetic preparations or 3401 for soap-impregnated products. If a loofah is impregnated with soap, it must be classified under 3401.11. Additionally, if the product is primarily made of plastic (synthetic loofah), it should be classified under 3924.90 rather than 4602.19.

1404.90Vegetable products; n.e.c. in chapter 1433.04Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations34.01Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent3401.11Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)3924.90Plastics; household articles and hygienic or toilet articles

Top exporters and importers of HS 460219 (the code used for loofah products), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460219 (the code used for loofah products) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 460219, not only loofah products.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $419M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$213M
  3. 3 Netherlands $60M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $273M
  2. 2 Germany $85M
  3. 3 France $77M

World total: $1.0B 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 loofah products

Brazil classifies loofah products under NCM 4602.19.00: HS 4602.19 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about loofah products

What is the HS code for Loofah products?

The HS code for Loofah products is 460219 (Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of vegetable materials (not bamboo or rattan), made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601; articles of loofah). The HS code for manufactured loofah products is 4602.19.

How do I classify Loofah products for customs?

Loofah products is classified under HS code 460219 — Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of vegetable materials (not bamboo or rattan), made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601; articles of loofah. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is raw, dried loofah classified under the same code?

No, raw or unworked dried loofah is typically classified under HS code 1404.90.

Which countries are the top exporters of loofah products (HS 460219)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460219 (the code used for loofah products) in UN Comtrade data were China ($419M, 36% of world exports), Vietnam (about $213M) and the Netherlands ($60M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 loofah products (HS 460219)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 460219 (the code used for loofah products) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($273M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($85M) and France ($77M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Loofah products the same in all countries?

The base HS code 460219 for Loofah products 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 loofah products in Brazil?

In Brazil, loofah products (HS 460219) is classified under NCM 4602.19.00.