HS Code for Woven mats

Woven mats made of vegetable materials are classified under HS code 460129. This classification is part of Chapter 46, which covers manufactures of straw, esparto, or other plaiting materials. Heading 4601 includes plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips, as well as mats, matting, and screens. Subheading 460129 is a residual category for products made of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan. The classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule 1 and Chapter 46 Note 1, which defines plaiting materials as materials in a state or form suitable for plaiting, interlacing, or similar processes. This includes straw, willow, osier, rushes, and strips of wood or bark. To fall under this code, the mats must be formed by weaving or plaiting these natural fibers together. If the mats are made of textile fibers (like cotton or jute) using textile weaving methods, they are excluded from Chapter 46 and moved to Chapter 57.

Products Included

• Straw mats and matting
• Reed mats
• Sedge or rush mats
• Woven screens of vegetable fiber (non-bamboo)
• Plaiting material floor coverings

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification occurs with HS codes 460121 (bamboo) and 460122 (rattan). Importers must verify the botanical origin of the vegetable material to ensure the correct subheading is used. Furthermore, if the mat has a textile backing or is made of spun textile yarns, it should be classified under 5702 instead of 4601.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Woven mats?

Woven mats made from vegetable materials such as straw or reeds (excluding bamboo and rattan) are classified under HS code 460129.

Are plastic woven mats included here?

No, woven mats made of plastic strips are classified under HS code 460194. Chapter 46 distinguishes between natural vegetable materials and synthetic plaiting materials like monofilament or plastic strips.