Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan

HS v2022 Code: 460194

About plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan

HS code 460194 covers a diverse range of plaiting materials and products derived from vegetable fibers, excluding bamboo and rattan. These materials have a long history of use in various industries, from traditional handicrafts to modern industrial applications. They play a crucial role in the global trade of natural, sustainable raw materials, contributing to the broader economy through their versatility and widespread demand.

Production process

The production of plaiting materials and products under HS code 460194 typically involves a range of traditional and modern techniques. Artisanal methods, such as hand-weaving and braiding, are commonly used to create intricate patterns and designs. Mechanized processes, including machine-based plaiting and twisting, have also been adopted to increase efficiency and meet the growing demand for these materials.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 460194 industry are a variety of vegetable fibers, including but not limited to straw, grasses, leaves, and stems. These raw materials are sourced from various regions around the world, often from agricultural or forestry waste streams. In addition to the natural fibers, the industry may also utilize specialized tools, machinery, and dyes to transform the raw materials into finished plaiting products.

Production outputs

The outputs of the 460194 industry encompass a wide range of plaiting materials and products, including but not limited to baskets, mats, bags, and decorative items. These products find applications in diverse sectors, 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 940390 Furniture and parts thereof. The versatility of these plaiting materials allows them to be integrated into a variety of industries, contributing to the overall global trade and economic activity.

Revisions to 460194

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 460194. The most recent 1 version of this code (460194) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 460194.

Family tree for plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/46'>46: Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4601'>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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/460194'>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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/460121'>460121: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of bamboo</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/460122'>460122: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of rattan</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/460129'>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/v2022/460192'>460192: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of bamboo</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/460193'>460193: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of rattan</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/460199'>460199: Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; products of non-vegetable materials</a>"]

    

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