Product classification
HS code for Straw mats: 4601.29
Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan.
Classification of straw mats under HS 4601.29
Straw mats are classified under HS code 4601.29. This subheading covers mats, matting, and screens of vegetable materials, excluding bamboo and rattan. These products are made from plaiting materials that are bound together in parallel strands or woven to form a flat surface. The classification is based on the product being a "plaiting material product" in a flat, non-shaped form. Unlike baskets, which are three-dimensional containers, mats are two-dimensional coverings. The straw used must be in a state suitable for plaiting, such as unspun vegetable fibers. This code is part of Chapter 46, which organizes products by the type of vegetable material used and the degree of processing. The mats can be used for floor coverings, wall decorations, or agricultural protection. The essential requirement for this code is that the straw remains the dominant material and the construction method involves plaiting or weaving the fibers into a sheet or roll.
- Covers
- Woven straw floor mats
- Straw matting in rolls
- Straw screens for privacy or shade
- Traditional straw tatami mats (if primarily straw)
- Agricultural straw mats for erosion control
- Also under 4601.29
- IKEA (seagrass mats)
- Pottery Barn (jute rugs)
- Serena & Lily (woven screens)
- The Container Store (natural fiber storage mats)
- local artisan markets
Codes often confused with 4601.29
Common mistake. Straw mats are often misclassified under HS code 5702, which covers carpets and other textile floor coverings. However, if the mat is made of unspun vegetable plaiting materials (straw), it belongs in 4601. Another common error is 4601.21 (bamboo mats) or 4601.22 (rattan mats). If the mat is made of straw but has a heavy textile backing, its classification may change.
Top exporters and importers of HS 460129 (the code used for straw mats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460129 (the code used for straw mats) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 19% 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 460129, not only straw mats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $112M 70% of world exports
- 2 Germany $6.4M 4.0% of world exports
- 3 Spain $4.9M 3.0% of world exports
World total: $162M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $23M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $15M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $9.6M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $120M 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 straw mats
Brazil classifies straw mats under NCM 4601.29.00: HS 4601.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about straw mats
What is the HS code for Straw mats?
The HS code for Straw mats is 460129 (Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan). The HS code for mats and matting made of straw (vegetable material other than bamboo or rattan) is 4601.29.
How do I classify Straw mats for customs?
Straw mats is classified under HS code 460129 — Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these mats suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, many straw mats classified under 4601.29 are used as outdoor screens or for agricultural purposes, though their durability depends on the specific type of straw and weave.
Which countries are the top exporters of straw mats (HS 460129)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460129 (the code used for straw mats) in UN Comtrade data were China ($112M, 70% of world exports), Germany ($6.4M) and Spain ($4.9M). World exports came to about $162M, 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 mats (HS 460129)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460129 (the code used for straw mats) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($23M, 19% of world imports), France ($15M) and Germany ($9.6M). World imports came to about $120M, 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 mats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460129 for Straw mats 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 mats in Brazil?
In Brazil, straw mats (HS 460129) is classified under NCM 4601.29.00.