Find HS Code and trade information for coconut palm mat

Coconut Palm Mat

Coconut palm mats are floor coverings and other functional items produced from the fibrous husk of the coconut palm fruit. They are known for their durability, natural resistance to wear, and eco-friendly production.

Material:

The primary material is coir, a coarse fiber extracted from the husk of coconuts. Coir is composed of lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. There are two main types of coir used:

• Brown Coir: Obtained from mature coconuts, it is coarser, stronger, and more durable.
• White Coir: From younger coconuts, it is softer, more pliable, and lighter in color.

Purpose & Function:

Coconut palm mats serve a wide variety of purposes, largely stemming from their robust and absorbent qualities:

• Floor Protection: Commonly used as doormats to trap dirt, debris, and moisture, preventing it from being tracked indoors.
• Erosion Control: Used in landscaping and construction to stabilize slopes, prevent soil erosion, and promote vegetation growth.
• Gardening: Used as lining for hanging baskets, seed starting trays, and as a weed suppressant.
• Industrial Applications: Employed in the automotive industry (seat cushioning), coir pith is used as a growing medium for plants, and in various other applications requiring a natural fiber.
• Decorative Purposes: Available in various designs and sizes for aesthetic use.

Usage Scenarios:

• Residential: Entryways, hallways, bathrooms, kitchens, patios, and balconies.
• Commercial: Retail entrances, hotels, offices, and other high-traffic areas.
• Agricultural: Farms, nurseries, and landscaping projects.
• Construction: Slope stabilization, road construction.

Common Types:

• Plain Woven Mats: The most basic type, consisting of interwoven coir fibers.
• Rubber-Backed Mats: Feature a rubber backing for enhanced grip and durability, commonly used as doormats.
• Coir Pith Blocks: Compressed coir fiber used as a growing medium for plants, often expanded with water.
• Coir Logs: Used for erosion control and shoreline stabilization.
• Patterned Mats: Mats with designs woven into the coir fibers.
• Coir Tiles: Smaller, modular mats for specific areas or custom installations.

Coconut palm mats fall under several potential classifications based on their construction and specific characteristics. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:

• 4601294000: This code covers “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: Woven or partly assembled: Of willow”. While specifically mentioning willow, this code broadly includes vegetable material mats. The first two digits (46) indicate Chapter 46 – Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials. The next two digits (01) represent Heading 01 – Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials. The following digits (29) denote Subheading 29 – Mats, matting and screens of vegetable materials. The final digits (40) specify “Of willow”. The total tax rate is 58.3%.

• 4601296000: This code is for “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: Woven or partly assembled: Other”. This is a broader classification for vegetable material mats not specifically of willow. The total tax rate is 59.8%.

• 5705001000: This code covers “Other carpets and other textile floor coverings, whether or not made up: Of coir”. If the coconut palm mat is considered a textile floor covering made of coir (coconut fiber), this code applies. The first two digits (57) indicate Chapter 57 – Carpets and other textile floor coverings. The next two digits (05) represent Heading 05 – Other carpets and other textile floor coverings. The final digits (10) specify “Of coir”. The total tax rate is 55.0%.

Regarding these HS codes, it's important to determine the precise composition and construction of the mat. If the mat is primarily composed of woven coconut palm fibers, 4601294000 or 4601296000 are likely candidates. If it's classified as a textile floor covering, 5705001000 would be more appropriate.