Product classification
HS code for Straw baskets: 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 straw baskets under HS 4602.19
Straw baskets are classified under HS code 4602.19, which pertains to basketwork, wickerwork, and other articles made directly to shape from plaiting materials. Specifically, this subheading covers items made from vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan. Straw is considered a vegetable plaiting material under the Harmonized System. The classification is determined by the fact that the item is a finished article (a basket) rather than a raw material or a flat mat. Chapter 46 focuses on manufactures of straw, esparto, or other plaiting materials. Because these baskets are "made to shape," they are distinguished from simple sheets or rolls of plaited material. The durability and construction method—weaving or interlacing straw fibers into a container form—place them firmly within this category. This code applies to both decorative and functional baskets, provided the primary material is straw and they are not lined with materials that change their essential character to that of a different commodity, such as a high-end fashion handbag.
- Covers
- Hand-woven straw storage baskets
- Straw gift baskets
- Decorative straw containers
- Straw picnic baskets (without specialized linings)
- Artisanal straw basketwork
- 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. Straw baskets are often confused with HS code 4602.11 (bamboo baskets) or 4602.12 (rattan baskets). It is essential to identify the specific vegetable material used. They may also be misclassified under 4601.29 if they are flat mats rather than shaped containers. Furthermore, if the basket is heavily reinforced with leather or textile to the point it becomes a handbag, it might be classified under 4202.
Top exporters and importers of HS 460219 (the code used for straw baskets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460219 (the code used for straw baskets) 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 straw baskets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $419M 36% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$213M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $60M 5.1% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $273M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $85M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 France $77M 7.4% of world imports
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 straw baskets
Brazil classifies straw baskets 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 straw baskets
What is the HS code for Straw baskets?
The HS code for Straw baskets 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 baskets made of straw (vegetable material other than bamboo or rattan) is 4602.19.
How do I classify Straw baskets for customs?
Straw baskets 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.
Are straw hats classified under this code?
No, straw hats are classified under Chapter 65 (Headgear), specifically heading 6504, even though they are made from similar plaiting materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of straw baskets (HS 460219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460219 (the code used for straw baskets) 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 straw baskets (HS 460219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460219 (the code used for straw baskets) 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 Straw baskets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460219 for Straw baskets 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 straw baskets in Brazil?
In Brazil, straw baskets (HS 460219) is classified under NCM 4602.19.00.