4601.29.80.00 - Floor coverings 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS code 4601.29.80.00 specifically classifies floor coverings manufactured from vegetable plaiting materials, not further specified in other subheadings under 4601.29. This category encompasses a broad range of items designed for use on floors, such as carpets, rugs, and mats, that are constructed using plaited, interwoven, or braided vegetable fibers like straw, rattan, bamboo, or similar natural materials. The key criterion for inclusion here is the finished article's primary function as a floor covering, regardless of its specific construction method within the broader category of "other" plaiting materials.
This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 4601.29.90.00 ("Other"), by the intended use of the finished product. While both fall under the broader heading for "Mats, matting and screens of vegetable materials: Other: Other:", 4601.29.80.00 is specifically reserved for items whose principal application is covering floors. For example, a woven mat primarily intended for use as a decorative wall hanging would likely fall under the "Other" sibling, whereas an identical mat used as a rug would be classified under 4601.29.80.00.
As a leaf node, HTS code 4601.29.80.00 does not have further subcategories. This means that any floor covering made from vegetable plaiting materials that does not fit into more specific, preceding subheadings within Chapter 46 will find its final classification here, provided it is not specifically excluded by note or further description. Therefore, careful consideration of the material composition and the intended end-use as a floor covering are paramount for accurate classification within this heading.