HS Code 4601Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not
7 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 2 in Chapter 46 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4601 covers woven strips, sheets, mats and screens made from bamboo, rattan and other plaiting materials. This page explains each subcode in plain words and shows how to pick the right one.
No heading in Chapter 46 is cut finer than 4601. Its 7 six-digit codes, 460121 to 460199, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 1 of 2 in Chapter 46, Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork, which runs to 11 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4601
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 460121 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of bamboo |
| 460122 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of rattan |
| 460129 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan |
| 460192 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo |
| 460193 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of rattan |
| 460194 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan |
| 460199 | Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; products of non-vegetable materials |
What this heading covers
Plaiting means weaving or braiding thin strips into a flat form. This heading is the place for those flat, woven goods and for the strips used to make them.
A plait is a flat braid. The heading also takes strands laid side by side and bound together, and material woven into a sheet. Mats, matting and screens belong here too. The goods can be finished or not.
Bamboo and rattan are the plant materials people think of first. But the heading is wider. It also takes other vegetable materials, and it has a place for plaits made of materials that do not come from plants.
HS code for bamboo mats and rattan mats and screens
The first three subcodes are for mats, matting and screens. The only thing that changes between them is the material. If you ship a woven mat, a roll of matting or a screen, start with this group.
How to choose the right 4601 subcode
Ask two simple questions. First, what is the product made of? Second, is it a mat, matting or screen, or is it some other plait?
Your answers point to one subcode. The HSN code, the ITC-HS code and the HTS code all begin with the same four digits, so the same two questions work in each list.
- Not a mat, matting or screen: pick 460192 for bamboo, 460193 for rattan or 460194 for other vegetable materials.
- Made of something that does not come from plants: use 460199.
- Not sure? Run the product through the HS code classifier and compare the result with the descriptions above.
HS 4601 vs 4602: plaits or finished basketwork?
Heading 4601 is for flat, plaited goods: plaiting materials, plaits, bound strands and woven sheets. It also takes articles made up from goods of heading 4601, and articles of loofah.
A simple test helps. If the item is still a strip, a sheet, a roll or a mat, think 4601. If it has been shaped into a basket or a similar article, think 4602.
HS code 4601 import export data
Knowing the code is only half the job. The other half is knowing who trades the goods. 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. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
To see who imports plaiting materials under HS 4601, search the six-digit code that matches your product, such as one of the bamboo or rattan codes above. Then open the import data or export data pages to go further.
Nearby headings in Chapter 46
Who ships under 4601?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 7 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section IX: Wood, Cork, Straw and Plaiting Materials, chapters 44–46.
HS Code 4601: common questions
What is HS code 4601?
It is the customs heading for flat plaited goods. That means plaits, bound strands, woven sheets, mats, matting and screens made from plaiting materials.
What is the HS code for bamboo mats?
Use 460121. If the bamboo item is a plain plait and not a mat, matting or screen, use 460192.
What is the HS code for rattan mats and screens?
A rattan plait that is not a mat or screen goes under 460193.
What is the difference between HS 4601 and 4602?
Think of 4601 as the flat material and 4602 as the shaped article. Baskets, wickerwork and loofah articles belong in 4602.
How many subheadings are under HS 4601?
There are seven. They run from 460121 to 460199 and are split by material and by whether the item is a mat.
How can I find importers and exporters for plaiting materials?
Choose the six-digit code that fits your product, then search it on EximDataX. The buyer data and supplier data pages explain how to go from a code to the companies.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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