Product classification
HS code for Woven 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 woven mats under HS 4601.29
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.
- Covers
- Straw mats and matting
- Reed mats
- Sedge or rush mats
- Woven screens of vegetable fiber (non-bamboo)
- Plaiting material floor coverings
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 460129 (the code used for woven mats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460129 (the code used for woven 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 woven 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 woven mats
Brazil classifies woven 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 woven mats
What is the HS code for Woven mats?
The HS code for Woven mats is 460129 (Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan). Woven mats made from vegetable materials such as straw or reeds (excluding bamboo and rattan) are classified under HS code 460129.
How do I classify Woven mats for customs?
Woven 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of woven mats (HS 460129)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460129 (the code used for woven 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 woven mats (HS 460129)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460129 (the code used for woven 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 Woven mats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460129 for Woven 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 woven mats in Brazil?
In Brazil, woven mats (HS 460129) is classified under NCM 4601.29.00.