HS Code for Rattan

Rattan is classified under HS code 1401.20 as a vegetable material used primarily for plaiting. Chapter 14 covers vegetable plaiting materials and other vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included. Heading 1401 specifically includes vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting, such as bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, and osier. Subheading 1401.20 is the dedicated code for rattans, which are the flexible, woody stems of climbing palms. This classification applies to the raw material or material that has been simply prepared, such as being split, longitudinaly sliced, or rounded, provided it has not yet been manufactured into a finished article.

Products Included

• Raw rattan stalks
• Split rattan
• Rattan cores (inner part of the stem)
• Rattan skins or peel (outer layer)
• Rounded rattan
• Rattan poles for furniture making
• Bleached or dyed rattan (raw material)

Common Misclassification

Rattan is often misclassified when it has been manufactured into finished goods. For example, rattan mats or screens are classified under 4601.22. Rattan furniture, such as chairs or tables, must be classified under 9401.83 or 9403.83 respectively. Another error is confusing rattan with bamboo, which is classified under 1401.10. The botanical difference between the hollow bamboo and the solid-core rattan is the key distinguishing factor.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Rattan?

The HS code for raw or simply prepared rattan is 1401.20.

Is rattan furniture classified under this code?

No, finished rattan furniture is classified under Chapter 94, specifically 9401.83 for seats or 9403.83 for other furniture.