Product classification

HS code for Woven 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 woven baskets under HS 4602.19

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.

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

4602.11Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of bamboo, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 46014602.12Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of rattan, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 460142.02Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard4202.92Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials4602.90Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of non-vegetable materials, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601

Top exporters and importers of HS 460219 (the code used for woven baskets), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460219 (the code used for woven 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 woven baskets.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $419M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$213M
  3. 3 Netherlands $60M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $273M
  2. 2 Germany $85M
  3. 3 France $77M

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 woven baskets

Brazil classifies woven 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 woven baskets

What is the HS code for Woven baskets?

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

How do I classify Woven baskets for customs?

Woven 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 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of woven baskets (HS 460219)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460219 (the code used for woven 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 woven baskets (HS 460219)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 460219 (the code used for woven 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 Woven baskets the same in all countries?

The base HS code 460219 for Woven 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 woven baskets in Brazil?

In Brazil, woven baskets (HS 460219) is classified under NCM 4602.19.00.