Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; n.e.c. in heading no. 1401

HS code 140190 covers a diverse range of vegetable materials used primarily for plaiting and weaving purposes. These natural fibers and materials are an important part of the global textile and handicraft industries, providing raw materials for a wide variety of products. The production and trade of these materials play a significant role in the economies of many developing countries, where they are often a key source of income and employment, particularly in rural areas.

The production of materials under HS code 140190 typically involves the harvesting, processing, and preparation of various plant-based fibers and materials. This can include the collection of leaves, stems, grasses, and other vegetable matter, which are then cleaned, dried, and sometimes dyed or treated to enhance their properties. Plaiting, weaving, and other traditional techniques are then used to transform these raw materials into a diverse range of products, from baskets and mats to hats and other accessories.

The main inputs required for the production of materials under HS code 140190 are the natural vegetable fibers and materials themselves, which are typically sourced from a variety of plants found in tropical and subtropical regions. In addition to the raw materials, producers may also require basic tools and equipment for harvesting, processing, and weaving the fibers, as well as access to water and energy sources for drying and other processing steps.

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 140190 include a wide range of plaited and woven products, such as baskets, mats, hats, and other accessories. These materials are often used as inputs for other industries, such as 940540 Lamps and lighting fittings, 420211 Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers, and 460120 Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips, among others.