Product classification
HS code for Woven vegetable materials: 1401.90
Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting, n.e.c. in heading no. 1401.
Classification of woven vegetable materials under HS 1401.90
HS code 1401.90 is a residual category for vegetable materials used primarily for plaiting, weaving, or basketwork that are not specifically identified in other subheadings of heading 1401. This code is situated in Chapter 14, which covers vegetable products not elsewhere specified. The materials classified here are in their primary state, meaning they may have been cleaned, split, peeled, or even dyed, but they have not yet been manufactured into finished articles or intermediate products like plaits or woven sheets. Common examples include cereal straw, osier, willow, and various types of reeds or rushes. The classification is determined by the intended use of the material and its botanical origin. It is important to distinguish these raw materials from wood (Chapter 44) or textile fibers (Section XI). If the material has been processed into a plait or a woven sheet, it must be moved to Chapter 46. Customs officials often require documentation regarding the botanical species to ensure the material does not fall under the specific codes for bamboo (1401.10) or rattan (1401.20). The classification under 1401.90 is essential for raw material importers who supply the handicraft and furniture industries, as it distinguishes primary agricultural or gathered products from manufactured goods.
- Covers
- Cleaned cereal straw for plaiting
- Split lime bark for weaving
- Unworked reeds and rushes
- Raffia fibers in bulk
- Prepared osier for basketry
- Also under 1401.90
- Craft store raffia ribbon
- willow basketry kits
- straw hat blanks
- seagrass mats (material)
- palm leaf fans (material)
- dried corn husks for crafts
Codes often confused with 1401.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 4601.94, which is for materials that have already been woven or plaited. Importers also frequently confuse these materials with bamboo (1401.10) or rattan (1401.20). If the vegetable material is intended for use as a textile fiber, such as flax or hemp, it must be classified in Chapter 53.
Top exporters and importers of HS 140190 (the code used for woven vegetable materials), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 140190 (the code used for woven vegetable materials) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 32% 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 140190, not only woven vegetable materials.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $27M 36% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $8.6M 11% of world exports
- 3 Madagascar $4.0M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $75M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $23M 32% of world imports
- 2 Germany $8.9M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $6.6M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $74M 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 vegetable materials
Brazil classifies woven vegetable materials under NCM 1401.90.00: HS 1401.90 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 materials
What is the HS code for Woven vegetable materials?
The HS code for Woven vegetable materials is 140190 (Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; n.e.c. in heading no. 1401). In the context of raw materials for weaving, the HS code is 1401.90.
How do I classify Woven vegetable materials for customs?
Woven vegetable materials is classified under HS code 140190 — Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; n.e.c. in heading no. 1401. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these materials considered agricultural products?
Yes, materials in Chapter 14 are generally treated as primary vegetable products rather than manufactured goods.
Which countries are the top exporters of woven vegetable materials (HS 140190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 140190 (the code used for woven vegetable materials) in UN Comtrade data were China ($27M, 36% of world exports), the Netherlands ($8.6M) and Madagascar ($4.0M). World exports came to about $75M, 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 vegetable materials (HS 140190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 140190 (the code used for woven vegetable materials) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($23M, 32% of world imports), Germany ($8.9M) and the United Kingdom ($6.6M). World imports came to about $74M, 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 materials the same in all countries?
The base HS code 140190 for Woven vegetable materials 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 materials in Brazil?
In Brazil, woven vegetable materials (HS 140190) is classified under NCM 1401.90.00.