HS Code 1401Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; (e.g. bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw and lime bark)
3 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 2 in Chapter 14 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 1401 is the customs heading for bamboo, rattan and other plant materials that get woven or braided into goods. Below, you can see how to choose between its codes and how it differs from heading 1404.
No heading in Chapter 14 is cut finer than 1401. Its 3 six-digit codes, 140110 to 140190, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; (e.g. bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw and lime bark)” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 1 of 2 in Chapter 14, Vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included, which runs to 5 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 1401 covers
Think of baskets, mats, hats, chair seats and screens. The raw material for these goods is often a plant stem, strip or fibre. Heading 1401 is where that raw material belongs.
The heading names bamboo and rattan. It also names reeds, rushes, osier and raffia, as well as cereal straw and lime bark. Straw counts only when it has been cleaned, bleached or dyed.
You may see the same number called HSN code 1401 or HTS code 1401. The first digits come from the Harmonized System, so they match in almost every country. Each country can add its own digits after the six-digit subheading, and those extra digits can differ from one market to the next.
How to choose the right code: bamboo, rattan or other material
The key test is the wording "used primarily for plaiting". If your goods are mainly sold to be woven or braided, start here. If they are sold for another purpose, look at other headings first.
Harmonized System classification works by matching your product to the most exact wording. Follow these steps:
- Is the material mainly for weaving or braiding? If yes, stay in heading 1401.
- Is it bamboo? Choose 140110.
- Is it rattan? Choose 140120.
- Still unsure? Describe your product in the HS code classifier.
HS 1401 vs HS 1404
Heading 1401 is narrow. Its goods are defined by one job: plaiting. Heading 1404 is the catch-all of Chapter 14. It holds plant products that no other heading names.
A simple rule helps. Check 1401 first. If your plant product is not mainly for weaving or braiding, 1404 may fit better. Read the full text of both headings and the chapter notes before you file.
Customs officers can disagree on borderline goods. A clear product description that states the use of the goods makes your choice easier to defend. Duty also depends on the national tariff of the importing country, so check it for your market.
HS 1401 import export data and shipment records
Knowing the code is the first step. The next step is seeing who trades under it.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
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Find buyers and suppliers of bamboo and rattan
If you sell bamboo or rattan, use your code to find the firms that buy it. If you buy, use the same code to find the firms that ship it. Start with the buyer data and supplier data pages, then open the import data or export data view for the market you care about.
Codes 140110, 140120 and 140190 each work as a separate search. That lets you compare bamboo, rattan and other plaiting materials one by one.
Nearby headings in Chapter 14
Who ships under 1401?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section II: Vegetable Products, chapters 06–14.
HS Code 1401: common questions
What is HS code 1401?
It is the heading for plant materials made to be woven or braided, such as bamboo, rattan, reeds and raffia. It sits in Chapter 14, under Section II, Vegetable Products.
What is the HS code for rattan?
Rattan for weaving is classified under 140120.
What does HS code 140190 cover?
It is the catch-all code inside the heading. The text gives reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw and lime bark as examples.
What is the difference between HS 1401 and HS 1404?
1401 is for materials mainly meant for plaiting. 1404 is for vegetable products not named in any other heading.
How can I see import and export data for HS 1401?
Open the Import data and Export data pages and search with your code. The section on shipment records above explains what you can see.
Can I find buyers and suppliers of HS 1401 products?
Yes. The buyer data and supplier data pages let you look up firms by product code.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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