Product classification
HS code for Vegetable fiber 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 vegetable fiber mats under HS 4601.29
Vegetable fiber mats, excluding those made of bamboo or rattan, are classified under HS code 4601.29. This code belongs to Chapter 46, which covers manufactures of straw, esparto, or other plaiting materials. Heading 4601 includes products obtained by joining plaiting materials together in parallel strands or weaving them. Subheading 4601.29 specifically captures mats and screens made from vegetable materials like seagrass, sisal, or jute, provided they are not classified as textile floor coverings. The classification is based on the "plaiting" nature of the construction rather than a traditional textile weaving process. If the fibers are spun into yarn before weaving, the product would likely move to Chapter 57. However, when the raw or minimally processed vegetable fibers are plaited or bound together in sheet form, they remain in Chapter 46. This code is vital for distinguishing rustic or hand-woven floor coverings from industrial textile carpets.
- Covers
- Seagrass mats
- Sisal floor coverings (non-textile)
- Straw mats and matting
- Jute plaiting mats
- Coir mats (plaited)
- Reed screens and mats
- 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. Common errors include using HS code 4601.21 for bamboo mats or 4601.22 for rattan mats. More significantly, these products are often confused with HS code 5702.20, which covers floor coverings of coconut fibers (coir) that are woven as textiles. The distinction depends on whether the material is considered a "plaiting material" or a "textile yarn."
Top exporters and importers of HS 460129 (the code used for vegetable fiber mats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460129 (the code used for vegetable fiber 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 vegetable fiber 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 vegetable fiber mats
Brazil classifies vegetable fiber 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 vegetable fiber mats
What is the HS code for Vegetable fiber mats?
The HS code for Vegetable fiber mats is 460129 (Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan). Vegetable fiber mats (excluding bamboo and rattan) are classified under HS code 4601.29.
How do I classify Vegetable fiber mats for customs?
Vegetable fiber 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 bamboo mats included in this code?
No, bamboo mats have their own specific subheading, which is HS code 4601.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of vegetable fiber mats (HS 460129)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460129 (the code used for vegetable fiber 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 vegetable fiber mats (HS 460129)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460129 (the code used for vegetable fiber 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 Vegetable fiber mats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460129 for Vegetable fiber 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 vegetable fiber mats in Brazil?
In Brazil, vegetable fiber mats (HS 460129) is classified under NCM 4601.29.00.