HS Code for Woven baskets

HS Code 4602.19 classifies basketwork and other articles made from vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan. This includes materials such as willow (osier), straw, bark, or palm leaves. The items must be made directly to shape from plaiting materials or constructed from goods of heading 4601 (like mats or braids). Chapter 46 focuses on manufactures of straw, esparto, or other plaiting materials. The classification 4602.19 is a "catch-all" for vegetable-based basketry that does not meet the specific criteria for bamboo (4602.11) or rattan (4602.12). The process of "weaving" or "plaiting" is central to this heading. If the basket is reinforced with a plastic liner or has minor non-vegetable components, it may still be classified here under GRI 3(b), provided the vegetable material gives the article its essential character. This code is used for both decorative and functional storage items.

Products Included

• Willow (wicker) baskets
• Straw storage bins
• Seagrass baskets
• Palm leaf containers
• Loofah articles

Common Misclassification

Woven baskets are frequently misclassified under HS code 4602.11 (bamboo) or 4602.12 (rattan). Because these materials are also vegetable-based, customs officials require clear identification of the plant species used. If a basket is made of willow, straw, or seagrass, it belongs in 4602.19. Another common mistake is classifying these items under HS code 4202, which covers travel goods and handbags. If a basket is designed specifically as a handbag or shopping bag with reinforced handles and a closure system, it might be moved to 4202.92. Furthermore, if the basket is made of plastic strips that merely look like straw, it must be classified under 4602.90. The "essential character" rule is often applied when baskets are composed of multiple materials, such as a wicker basket with a heavy textile liner.

FAQ

What is the HS code for woven baskets?

The HS code for woven baskets made of vegetable materials (excluding bamboo and rattan) is 4602.19.

Are plastic-lined baskets still under 4602.19?

Yes, if the vegetable material provides the essential character of the basket, the presence of a plastic liner does not change the classification from 4602.19.