柳条篮

🧺 Willow Baskets (柳条篮)

🌐 HS Code Reference & Customs Clearance Guide | 2026 Latest Tariff Full Analysis | Professional Clearance Strategy
📌 I. Product Definition and Classification: Do You Really Understand “Willow Baskets”?

Willow baskets, as traditional woven goods, are widely used in daily life, decoration, and agriculture. In international trade, their classification depends on the specific form, material processing, and structural characteristics.

Woven Products (Woven Articles): Flexible willow strips woven together, such as mats, mats, or non-rigid containers. → HS 4601
Basketware (Basketware): Rigid or semi-rigid containers with a defined shape, usually with handles or lids, specifically designed to hold items. → HS 4602

⚠️ Key Distinction Point:
- If it is a flat or flexible woven sheet (e.g., willow mat) → Enter 4601;
- If it has a complete basket shape (e.g., shopping basket, storage basket, laundry basket) → Enter 4602.

📦 II. HS Code Classification Details (2026 Latest Tariff Authoritative Comparison)

Based on the provided data, here are the five specific HS Codes for willow baskets:

🔍 Key Reminder:
- The core difference between 4602 and 4601 is whether it is a finished container (basket);
- 4602.11.07.00 and 4602.19.17.00 have the lowest tax rate (35%), but require the product to be clearly a basket;
- If the willow is processed as a mat or flexible weave, it falls under 4601, with a higher tax rate of 41.6%.

💰 III. 2026 Latest Tariff Rate Details (Including Additional Taxes, Policy Add-ons)

✅ Applicable Country: United States (US)
✅ Country of Origin: China (CN)
✅ Effective Time: From November 10, 2025 onwards (including subsequent imports)

🎯 1. 4602.11.07.00 / 4602.19.17.00 —— Willow Baskets (Basket Form)

📌 Explanation:
- The 25% USITC additional tax is under Section 301 of the US Trade Act;
- The 10% IEEPA additional tax is under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA);
- Total 35%, which is a moderate-high tariff, must be anticipated in advance!

🎯 2. 4601.94.20.00 —— Willow Woven Products (Woven Form)

📌 Note:
- The basic tariff is 6.6%, which is higher than 4602;
- Even if it is “willow mat” or “willow weave,” it cannot avoid the 35% additional tax (25% + 10%);
- Total 41.6% is higher than the basket category, so it is crucial to correctly classify as “basket” if possible.

🎯 3. 4601.94.05.00 / 4601.92.05.00 —— Complex Woven Finished Goods

📌 Note:
- The basic tariff is 2.7%, lower than 4601.94.20.00, but still subject to additional taxes;
- These codes are for complex or mixed plant material woven goods, not standard baskets;
- Total 37.7% is between the basket and woven product categories.

🛠️ IV. Customs Clearance Practical Suggestions (Real-World Pitfall Avoidance Guide)

✅ 1. Preparation of Document Checklist (Missing One Will Not Pass)

✅ 2. Declaration Skills (Key Mantra)

🔥 “Basket shape goes to 4602, Woven sheet goes to 4601, Name Accurate, Tax Rate Low!”

📌 Explanation:
- If the product is a rigid container with a handle, it must be declared as 4602 to avoid higher taxes;
- If it is a flexible weave, it cannot be declared as a “basket,” otherwise it will be flagged for misdeclaration.

✅ 3. Special Case Handling

🌍 V. Global Main Market Clearance Comparison (2026 Latest)

📌 Conclusion:
- The United States is the only market with high additional taxes on willow baskets;
- China-origin willow baskets have very high clearance costs in the US; it is recommended to evaluate in advance whether to transfer production or adjust the supply chain.

📌 VI. Common Mistakes & Pitfall Avoidance Guide (Blood-Teaching Lessons)

❌ Mistake 1: Declaring a “Willow Basket” as “Woven Mat”
👉 Consequence: Tax rate increases from 35% to 41.6% → Higher cost!

❌ Mistake 2: Declaring a “Willow Mat” as “Basket”
👉 Consequence: Customs audit, classification error → Delay or return!

❌ Mistake 3: Not providing product photos, only writing “Basket”
👉 Consequence: Customs cannot determine if it is a rigid container → Suspension of release

❌ Mistake 4: Using “Woven Willow Product” as the declaration name for a rigid basket
👉 Consequence: Classification error → Back tax + penalties!

✅ Correct Practice:

“Willow Shopping Basket, Handle with Lid, 12x10x8 inches, Natural Color, Model XYZ, Woven Structure”

🎯 VII. Conclusion: Professional Declaration, Save Time and Effort, Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency!

🎯 Remember the Mantra:

🔹 “Basket goes to 4602, Woven goes to 4601, Name Accurate, Tax Low!”
🔹 “HS Code determines life, Tax rate difference 6.6 points, Declaration mistake, Back tax thousands!”

📌 Tips:

• If your willow basket is originally produced in Vietnam, Mexico, Thailand, or Malaysia, you can apply for IEEPA exemption, and the tariff is only 0%~5%;
• It is recommended to apply for an Advance Ruling in advance to avoid clearance risks.

📣 Act Now:

📞 Contact a professional customs broker + Provide product photos + Apply for HS Code Advance Ruling
🚀 Let your willow basket clear customs smoothly, export efficiently, and double profits!

✨ Professional clearance starts with accurate classification!
💼 Every penny of your cost deserves to be precisely calculated!