HS Code for Rattan baskets

Rattan baskets are classified under HS code 4602.12, which specifically covers basketwork, wickerwork, and other articles made of rattan. This classification is determined by Chapter 46 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses manufactures of straw, esparto, or other plaiting materials. Heading 4602 is reserved for finished articles that are made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading 4601. Rattan, a climbing palm of the subfamily Calamoideae, is a primary vegetable plaiting material. For an item to be classified here, it must be a three-dimensional container or article formed by weaving or interlacing the rattan strands. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the material composition (rattan) and the nature of the product (basketwork) dictate this specific subheading. Even if the basket includes a textile liner or a metal frame for structural support, it remains under 4602.12 as long as the rattan provides the essential character of the article.

Products Included

• Rattan storage baskets
• Rattan laundry hampers
• Decorative rattan bowls
• Rattan picnic baskets
• Rattan plant pot covers
• Woven rattan bread baskets

Common Misclassification

Rattan baskets are frequently misclassified under 4602.11, which is reserved for bamboo products, or 4602.19, which covers other vegetable materials like willow or straw. Another common error is using 4202, which covers travel goods and handbags; if a rattan basket is designed primarily as a fashion accessory or for transporting personal effects like a purse, it may move to Chapter 42. Additionally, if the basket is made of plastic imitation rattan, it must be classified under 4602.90.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Rattan baskets?

The international HS code for baskets made of rattan is 4602.12.

Does the code change if the basket has a lid?

No, rattan baskets with lids remain under 4602.12 as they are still considered basketwork articles made of rattan.