Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "46" represent nautical, aeronautical, or space equipment and parts thereof.

Specifically, this chapter includes the following main categories:

• Ships, boats, and their parts: Including various types of vessels such as passenger ships, cargo ships, fishing boats, yachts, etc., as well as parts like hulls, decks, engines, rudders, etc.
• Aircraft and their parts: Including airplanes, helicopters, gliders, drones, etc., as well as parts like fuselages, wings, engines, propellers, etc.
• Space equipment and their parts: Including satellites, rockets, probes, etc., as well as related equipment and parts.
• Related equipment: Including navigation instruments, radio communication equipment, life-saving equipment, etc.

Reason for classification:

This chapter is classified based on the function and use of the item, i.e., whether it is used for nautical, aeronautical, or space activities. Whether the item is a complete device or a part of a device, as long as its primary use is related to these activities, it falls within the scope of Chapter 46.

In short, if the item is used for sailing on the sea, flying in the air, or operating in space, or for manufacturing these devices, it is likely to be classified under HS code 46.

The first four digits of the HS code "4601" represent the following classification and meaning:

• Classification: Plaited products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips; plaiting materials, plaited products 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).
• Meaning: Covers products made from various plaiting materials, such as braids, strip-like products, and products made by bundling or weaving these materials into sheets, including finished products such as mats, matting, and screens.

Classification:

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): --> Mats, matting and screens of vegetable materials: --> Other: --> Other: --> Other

Meaning:

Refers to plaited products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips; plaiting materials, plaited products and similar products of plaiting materials, bound together in parallel strands or woven into sheet form, whether or not being finished articles (for example, mats, pads, screens): --> Mats, matting and screens made of vegetable materials: --> Other: --> Other: --> Other

Classification:

HS code: 4601299000
Classification: Plaited products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips; plaiting materials, plaited products 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): --> Mats, matting and screens of vegetable materials: --> Other: --> Other: --> Other
Explanation: This HS code belongs to plaited products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips; plaiting materials, plaited products 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), specifically classified under mats, matting and screens made of vegetable materials, which falls under the "other" category, and finally classified under "other".

Examples of products:

• Natural grass mats
• Bamboo woven mats
• Woven palm leaf mats
• Woven rattan screens
• Woven reed mats
• Woven willow screens
• Woven rush mats
• Woven jute matting
• Woven sisal mats
• Woven rush screens