Find HS Code and trade information for bamboo rack

Bamboo Rack

A bamboo rack is a shelving unit or organizational structure constructed primarily from bamboo, a versatile grass known for its strength, flexibility, and rapid growth.

Material

The core material is bamboo, typically of species with strong culms (stems) such as Phyllostachys edulis (Moso bamboo) or Dendrocalamus asper. Bamboo is often treated to enhance durability and resistance to pests and moisture. Treatments can include boiling, smoking, carbonization, or application of preservatives. Other materials used in conjunction with bamboo may include:

• Wood: For supporting frames, shelves, or bases.
• Metal: Brackets, connectors, or reinforcement elements, often steel or iron.
• Rope/Twine: For lashing or binding bamboo components.
• Finishes: Varnish, lacquer, or oil for protection and aesthetics.

Purpose

Bamboo racks serve a broad range of organizational and display purposes, including:

• Storage: Holding items in kitchens, bathrooms, closets, or garages.
• Display: Showcasing plants, decorative items, or retail merchandise.
• Drying: Providing a ventilated surface for dishes, laundry, or herbs.
• Gardening: Supporting climbing plants or creating vertical gardens.

Function

The function of a bamboo rack is derived from bamboo’s inherent properties:

• Strength: Bamboo provides a robust structure capable of bearing weight.
• Flexibility: Allows for curved designs or adaptability to uneven surfaces.
• Lightweight: Facilitates easy movement and installation.
• Renewability: Bamboo’s rapid growth makes it a sustainable material.
• Aesthetics: Offers a natural and visually appealing look.

Usage Scenarios

• Kitchen: Dish racks, spice racks, pot racks, fruit/vegetable storage.
• Bathroom: Towel racks, shelving for toiletries.
• Garden: Plant supports, vertical gardens, seed starting racks.
• Retail: Display shelves for products, merchandise presentation.
• Home Decor: Decorative shelving, plant stands.
• Laundry: Drying racks for clothes.

Common Types

• Freestanding Racks: Self-supporting units with a base and multiple shelves.
• Wall-Mounted Racks: Attached to walls for space-saving storage.
• Folding Racks: Collapsible designs for portability and storage.
• Tiered Racks: Multiple levels for maximizing vertical space.
• Over-the-Toilet Racks: Specifically designed to fit over toilet tanks.
• Shoe Racks: Designed to store footwear.
• Plant Stands: Elevated platforms for displaying potted plants.
• Herb Drying Racks: Designed with good ventilation for drying herbs.

Bamboo Rack Commodity Classification and Tariff Information

Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant to “bamboo rack”:

• 4418911000: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels and assembled flooring panels; shingles and shakes: Other: Of bamboo: Drilled or notched lumber studs. This code covers builders' joinery and carpentry made of bamboo, specifically drilled or notched lumber studs. It is applicable if the bamboo rack is constructed as a structural component, similar to lumber used in building.

  • Chapter 44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal. This chapter broadly covers products made from wood.
  • Heading 4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry. This heading focuses on wood components used in construction and building.
  • Subheading 441891: Other. This specifies a category beyond the more common wood joinery.
  • Subheading 4418911000: Of bamboo: Drilled or notched lumber studs. This further narrows the classification to bamboo specifically used as drilled or notched lumber.

• 4418919105: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels and assembled flooring panels; shingles and shakes: Other: Of bamboo: Other Wood flooring. This code applies to builders' joinery and carpentry made of bamboo, categorized as other wood flooring. If the bamboo rack is designed or used as a flooring component, this code may be applicable.

  • Chapter 44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal.
  • Heading 4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry.
  • Subheading 441891: Other.
  • Subheading 4418919105: Of bamboo: Other Wood flooring. This specifies bamboo used as other wood flooring.

Tariff Information (Applicable to both HS codes):

• Basic Tariff: 0.0% or 3.2% (depending on the HS code selected).
• Additional Tariff: 25.0%.
• Tariff after April 2, 2025: Additional Tariff increases to 30.0%.
• Total Tariff: 55.0% or 58.2% (depending on the HS code selected).

Important Note:

The total tariff rate will change after April 2, 2025. Please consider this when importing.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'bamboo rack' are limited, with only the following 2 found.