Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of rattan, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601

HS code 460212 covers a diverse range of products made from rattan, a type of palm that is widely used in the production of woven goods. This industry plays a significant role in the global trade of handicrafts and home decor items, catering to a growing demand for sustainable and artisanal products. Rattan-based basketwork, wickerwork, and other articles are highly valued for their unique aesthetic, durability, and environmental friendliness, making them a popular choice among consumers seeking to incorporate natural elements into their living spaces.

The production of goods under HS code 460212 typically involves the manual plaiting and weaving of rattan strands. Skilled artisans use traditional techniques to shape the rattan directly into the desired form, or they may utilize rattan goods from heading 4601 (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)) to create a wide variety of products, such as baskets, trays, and furniture components.

The primary input for this industry is rattan, a versatile and renewable natural material that is harvested from various species of palm trees, primarily found in Southeast Asia. In addition to the raw rattan, the production process may also require other materials such as adhesives, finishes, and supplementary components (e.g., handles, linings) to create the final products. Specialized tools and equipment, such as knives, shears, and weaving frames, are also essential for the intricate handcrafting involved in this industry.

The main outputs of HS code 460212 are a wide range of woven and plaited products, including baskets, trays, furniture components, and decorative items. These products are often used in the 9403 Furniture 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 industries, where they are incorporated into various home furnishings and decor items. Additionally, these rattan-based goods may be consumed by the 4202 Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive-cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; travelling-bags, insulated food or beverages bags, toilet bags, rucksacks, handbags, shopping-bags, wallets, purses, map-cases, cigarette-cases, tobacco-pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle-cases, jewelry boxes, powder-boxes, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper industry, where they are used in the production of various containers and bags.