Find HS Code and trade information for batten

Batten

A batten is a strip of material, historically wood but now often other materials, used for a variety of purposes in construction, sailing, and other applications. Its function is typically to fasten, secure, or reinforce, or to provide a mounting surface.

Material:

• Wood: Traditionally, battens were made of wood, often softwood like pine or fir, but hardwoods were also used for greater durability.
• Metal: Aluminum, steel, and stainless steel are common metal alternatives, offering increased strength and corrosion resistance.
• Plastic/Composite: PVC and fiberglass composites are used for lightweight, weather-resistant applications.

Purpose & Function:

• Fastening/Securing: Historically used to secure canvas sails to spars (poles) on ships. Rope is passed through holes in the batten and then through eyelets in the sail.
• Reinforcement: Used to reinforce panels, doors, or other structures.
• Mounting: Provides a surface for attaching objects, such as lights or signs.
• Covering/Finishing: Used as a decorative or protective covering, like in wainscoting or shutters.
• Structural Support: In construction, battens can provide temporary or permanent support for forms or other elements.

Usage Scenarios:

• Sailing: Securing sails to spars.
• Construction:
  • Roofing: Used as a substrate for attaching roofing materials (e.g., shingles).
  • Wall Framing: Used to provide support for drywall or paneling.
  • Formwork: Used to create molds for concrete.
  • Wainscoting/Paneling: Used as a decorative element and to secure panels.
• Doors & Windows: Used to secure glass panes in window frames or to create decorative shutters.
• Furniture: Used in furniture construction for support or reinforcement.

Common Types:

• Sail Battens: Typically flexible and made of wood, fiberglass, or carbon fiber. They are inserted into pockets in the sail to maintain its shape. Different profiles (e.g., tapered, full-length) are used for different sail types and performance characteristics.
• Roofing Battens: Usually wood, used to provide a nailing surface for roofing materials. They are spaced according to the roofing material specifications.
• Closures/Shutters: Used as slats in shutters or as part of a louvered closure system. These can be wood, metal, or plastic.
• Lath Battens: Narrow strips used as a base for plaster or stucco.
• Edge Battens: Used to cover or protect the edges of panels or boards.

The declared goods, “batten”, can be classified under the following HS codes based on the provided information:

• 3925900000: This HS code covers Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included: Other. This classification applies to plastic battens that don't fall into more specific categories within Chapter 39. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 5.3%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30%. The total tax rate is 60.3%.

• 3925100000: This HS code covers Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of a capacity exceeding 300 liters (If the batten is used as part of a larger container). This applies if the batten is a component of a plastic reservoir, tank, or vat exceeding 300 liters in capacity. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 6.3%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30%. The total tax rate is 61.3%.

• 3926903000: This HS code covers Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Parts for yachts or pleasure boats of heading 8903; parts of canoes, racing shells, pneumatic craft and pleasure boats which are not of a type designed to be principally used with motors or sails. This applies if the batten is used as a part for yachts or pleasure boats. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 4.2%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30%. The total tax rate is 59.2%.

Chapter Breakdown:

• 39: Plastics and articles thereof. This chapter covers a wide range of plastic products.
• 42: Articles of leather or of composition leather, not elsewhere specified or included. This chapter covers articles made of leather or similar materials.

Important Note:

The correct HS code depends on the specific material, function, and application of the batten. If the batten is used in the construction of a larger container exceeding 300 liters, HS code 3925100000 may be applicable. If it's a component of a yacht or pleasure boat, HS code 3926903000 may be more appropriate. Otherwise, HS code 3925900000 is the general classification for plastic builders' ware not elsewhere specified.