Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not

HS v2017 Code: 4601

About plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not

HS code 4601 covers a diverse range of plaiting materials and products, including woven and assembled items made from natural or synthetic fibers. These products have a wide variety of applications, from traditional handicrafts to industrial uses, and play a significant role in global trade and the broader manufacturing economy.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 4601 typically involves the plaiting, weaving, or assembly of various natural and synthetic materials, such as straw, rattan, bamboo, and plastic. Key techniques may include hand-weaving, machine-weaving, and the binding of parallel strands to create finished articles or semi-finished products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 4601 goods include raw plaiting materials (e.g., 1401 Vegetable plaiting materials, 5601 Wadding, felt and nonwovens), as well as machinery and tools for the plaiting, weaving, and assembly processes. Depending on the specific product, additional inputs such as adhesives, fasteners, and finishing materials may also be required.

Production outputs

The outputs of the 4601 industry encompass a wide range of plaited and woven products, including mats, baskets, bags, and other articles for domestic, commercial, or industrial use. These outputs may be consumed by various other industries, such as 4202 Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, etc., 9401 Seats and parts thereof, and 4420 Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewelry or cutlery, and similar articles, of wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling in Chapter 94.

Family tree for plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/46'>46: Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4601'>4601: Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4602'>4602: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601; articles of loofah</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/460121'>460121: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of bamboo</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/460122'>460122: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of rattan</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/460129'>460129: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/460192'>460192: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/460193'>460193: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of rattan</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/460194'>460194: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/460199'>460199: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; products of non-vegetable materials</a>"]


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