Product classification
HS code for Rattan: 1401.20
Rattans used primarily for plaiting.
Classification of rattan under HS 1401.20
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- Also under 1401.20
- IKEA rattan chairs (components)
- Pottery Barn rattan baskets (material)
- craft supply rattan reed
- decorative rattan screens
- rattan furniture frames
Codes often confused with 1401.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 140120 (the code used for rattan), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 140120 (the code used for rattan) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% 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 140120, not only rattan.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $10M 38% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $5.1M 19% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $2.7M 10.0% of world exports
World total: $27M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $12M 29% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $3.5M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.4M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $41M 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 rattan
Brazil classifies rattan under NCM 1401.20.00: HS 1401.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rattan
What is the HS code for Rattan?
The HS code for Rattan is 140120 (Rattans used primarily for plaiting). The HS code for raw or simply prepared rattan is 1401.20.
How do I classify Rattan for customs?
Rattan is classified under HS code 140120 — Rattans used primarily for plaiting. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of rattan (HS 140120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 140120 (the code used for rattan) in UN Comtrade data were China ($10M, 38% of world exports), Singapore ($5.1M) and the Netherlands ($2.7M). World exports came to about $27M, 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 rattan (HS 140120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 140120 (the code used for rattan) in UN Comtrade data were China ($12M, 29% of world imports), Singapore ($3.5M) and Germany ($2.4M). World imports came to about $41M, 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 Rattan the same in all countries?
The base HS code 140120 for Rattan 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 rattan in Brazil?
In Brazil, rattan (HS 140120) is classified under NCM 1401.20.00.