Product classification
HS code for Rattan plaits: 4601.93
Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, (not mats, matting or screens), of rattan.
Classification of rattan plaits under HS 4601.93
Rattan plaits and similar products of plaiting materials are classified under HS code 4601.93. This classification falls under Chapter 46, which encompasses manufactures of straw and other plaiting materials. Heading 4601 includes plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips. These are typically semi-finished goods or materials used in the manufacture of other items like hats, furniture, or footwear. Subheading 4601.93 is the specific code for rattan plaits that do not meet the criteria for mats, matting, or screens (which are covered under 4601.22). A "plait" is defined as a strand or band formed by interlacing three or more components. This classification is used for braided or woven strips of rattan that are intended for further industrial or craft processing. It is crucial to differentiate these from raw rattan poles, which are considered raw vegetable materials and are classified elsewhere in the nomenclature.
- Covers
- Braided rattan strips
- Woven rattan bands
- Rattan webbing in rolls
- Rattan braids for hat making
- Interlaced rattan strands for furniture repair
- Also under 4601.93
- McGuire Furniture (uses rattan components)
- Palecek (rattan furniture parts)
- Sika Design (raw rattan for their furniture)
- various craft suppliers
- furniture factories
Codes often confused with 4601.93
Common mistake. Rattan plaits are frequently misclassified under 1401.20, which is for raw rattan (canes or poles). Heading 1401 is for materials that have not yet been plaited or worked into strips. Another common error is using 4601.22, which is reserved for mats and screens. If the plaiting material is made of synthetic polymers (plastic rattan), it must be classified under 4601.94 or 4601.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 460193 (the code used for rattan plaits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460193 (the code used for rattan plaits) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 11% 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 460193, not only rattan plaits.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $7.2M 63% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $1.3M 12% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $674K 5.9% of world exports
World total: $11M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $863K 11% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $777K 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $636K 7.8% of world imports
World total: $8.1M 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 plaits
Brazil classifies rattan plaits under NCM 4601.93.00: HS 4601.93 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rattan plaits
What is the HS code for Rattan plaits?
The HS code for Rattan plaits is 460193 (Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of rattan). The HS code for rattan plaits and similar products (excluding mats) is 4601.93.
How do I classify Rattan plaits for customs?
Rattan plaits is classified under HS code 460193 — Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of rattan. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 1401 and 4601?
Heading 1401 covers raw rattan materials, while 4601 covers rattan that has been worked into plaits, strips, or sheets.
Which countries are the top exporters of rattan plaits (HS 460193)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460193 (the code used for rattan plaits) in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.2M, 63% of world exports), the Netherlands ($1.3M) and Singapore ($674K). World exports came to about $11M, 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 plaits (HS 460193)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460193 (the code used for rattan plaits) in UN Comtrade data were India ($863K, 11% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($777K) and Brazil ($636K). World imports came to about $8.1M, 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 plaits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460193 for Rattan plaits 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 plaits in Brazil?
In Brazil, rattan plaits (HS 460193) is classified under NCM 4601.93.00.