4601.99.90.00—Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips; plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, bound together in parallel strands or woven, in sheet form, whether or not being finished articles (for example, mats, matting, screens), other
General
3.3%
Units
kg
Column 2
25%
Special
Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 4601.99.90.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips; plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, bound together in parallel strands or woven, in sheet form, whether or not being finished articles (for example, mats, matting, screens), other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 46: Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork, Section IX: Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal; Cork and Articles of Cork; Manufactures of Straw, of Esparto or of Other Plaiting Materials; Basketware and Wickerwork, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 6 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
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Potentially applicable AD/CVD orders(6)
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Laminated Woven Sacks
Laminated Woven Sacks
Laminated Woven Sacks
Laminated Woven Sacks
Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon from China
Plastic Decorative Ribbons
Recent CBP rulings(5)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of woven polypropylene/polyethylene sheeting with paper backing from British Columbia and Nova Scotia
The tariff classification of cat toys from China
The tariff classification of patriotic indoor/outdoor bunting, bows and a plastic pail and shovel from China
The tariff classification of metal wrap composed of woven polyethylene strips laminated with paper from China
The tariff classification of a paper placemat from China
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 4601.99.90.00?
HTS 4601.99.90.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips; plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, bound together in parallel strands or woven, in sheet form, whether or not being finished articles (for example, mats, matting, screens), other. It belongs to Chapter 46 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 4601.99.90.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 4601.99.90.00 is 3.3%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 4601.99.90.00?
Yes. Imports of HTS 4601.99.90.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 4601.99.90.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 4601.99.90.00 is 25%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 4601.99.90.00?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 4601.99.90.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 4601.99.90.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Yes — 6 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-552-823 (AD, Vietnam), A-570-916 (AD, China), C-552-824 (CVD, Vietnam) plus 3 more. Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
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