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HTS Chapter 14 · Section II

Vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included

Chapter 14 averages a 1.3% general (MFN) duty across its 11 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 4.4%.

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1.3%
avg MFN duty
4.4%
highest line
11
rated tariff lines
50%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 14 by duty-rate band

How the 11 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free50.1–5%5

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 14

HTS Chapter 14 - Vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included - organizes 23 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 11 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 14 sits within Section II (Vegetable Products), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 1.3%, with the highest individual rate reaching 4.4%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 14 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 14 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 23 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 11 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 1.3% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 4.4% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

1401 Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting (for example, bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw, and lime bark):
1401.10.00.00 Bamboos
No.
Free
1401.20 Rattans:
1401.20.20 In the rough or cut transversely into sections
Free
1401.20.20.10 In the rough, 4 meters or more in length
No.
1401.20.20.90 Other
No.
1401.20.40.00 Other
No.
2%
1401.90 Other:
1401.90.20.00 Willow (osier)
kg
4.4%
1401.90.40.00 Other
kg
3.2%
1404 Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included:
1404.20.00.00 Cotton linters
kg
Free
1404.90 Other:
1404.90.10.00 Vegetable hair
kg
0.5¢/kg
Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (for example, broomcorn piassava, couch grass and istle), whether or not in hanks or bundles:
1404.90.20.00 Broomcorn (Sorghum vulgare var. technicum)
t
$4.95/t
1404.90.30.00 Istle
kg
Free
1404.90.40.00 Other
kg
2.3%
1404.90.90 Other
Free
Raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing or tanning:
1404.90.90.20 Canaigre, chestnut, curupay, divi-divi, eucalyptus, gall nuts, hemlock, larch, mangrove, myrobalan, oak, quebracho, sumac, tara, urunday, valonia, wattle and other materials of a kind used primarily in tanning
kg
1404.90.90.40 Other
kg
1404.90.90.90 Other
kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 14 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 14 covers Vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included. It contains 23 individual tariff classifications, of which 11 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section II (Vegetable Products).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 14? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 14 is 1.3%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 4.4%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 14? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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