Product classification
HS code for Woven vegetable material: 4601.94
Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan.
Classification of woven vegetable material under HS 4601.94
The classification of woven vegetable material under HS code 4601.94 is determined by the degree of manufacturing and the specific botanical origin of the fibers used. This code falls under Chapter 46, which is dedicated to manufactures of straw, esparto, or other plaiting materials. To be correctly classified under 4601.94, the material must have been worked into plaits or similar products, or woven into flat sheets or similar forms. The Harmonized System distinguishes between raw vegetable materials, which are found in Chapter 14, and those that have been processed into a more advanced state. For an item to be classified here, it must have undergone a process of interlacing, weaving, or binding to form a cohesive structure. This code specifically covers vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan, which have their own dedicated subheadings. The classification process involves verifying that the vegetable material provides the essential character of the product and that the material is not a textile fiber classified in Section XI. Furthermore, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6 are applied to ensure that the product meets the specific definitions of 'plaiting materials' as defined in the Chapter Notes, which include straw, osier, willow, and raffia that have been prepared for use in weaving or basketry.
- Covers
- Plaited straw bands for hat making
- Woven willow sheets for furniture components
- Vegetable fiber braids for decorative use
- Interlaced raffia sheets
- Non-bamboo plaiting materials in flat form
- Also under 4601.94
- H&M Home (straw decor components)
- The Body Shop (natural fiber packaging elements)
- various craft supply stores
- agricultural co-ops
- textile manufacturers
Codes often confused with 4601.94
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 1401.90, which covers raw or semi-processed vegetable materials that have not yet been woven or plaited. Another common error is misclassifying bamboo-based woven materials under this code, which should actually be placed under 4601.21. Additionally, finished mats or screens are excluded from 4601.94 and should be classified under 4601.21 or 4601.22 depending on the material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 460194 (the code used for woven vegetable material), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 460194 (the code used for woven vegetable material) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 54% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 27% of its exports here ($980K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 460194, not only woven vegetable material.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $19M 55% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $2.5M 7.1% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$2.3M 6.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 27% of its exports here ($980K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $35M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $33M 54% of world imports
- 2 United States $4.6M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 France $4.3M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $60M 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 vegetable material
Brazil classifies woven vegetable material under NCM 4601.94.00: HS 4601.94 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about woven vegetable material
What is the HS code for Woven vegetable material?
The HS code for Woven vegetable material is 460194 (Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan). The HS code for woven vegetable material (other than bamboo or rattan) is 4601.94.
How do I classify Woven vegetable material for customs?
Woven vegetable material is classified under HS code 460194 — Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include finished baskets?
No, finished basketwork and other articles made directly to shape from plaiting materials are classified under heading 4602.
Which countries are the top exporters of woven vegetable material (HS 460194)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 460194 (the code used for woven vegetable material) in UN Comtrade data were China ($19M, 55% of world exports), the Netherlands ($2.5M) and Vietnam (about $2.3M). World exports came to about $35M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 27% of its exports here ($980K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of woven vegetable material (HS 460194)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 460194 (the code used for woven vegetable material) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($33M, 54% of world imports), the United States ($4.6M) and France ($4.3M). World imports came to about $60M, 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 vegetable material the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460194 for Woven vegetable material 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 vegetable material in Brazil?
In Brazil, woven vegetable material (HS 460194) is classified under NCM 4601.94.00.