HS Code 46: Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

Q: Is HS code 46 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 46 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 46 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 46?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 46.

What is HS Code 46

HS Code 46 covers Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section IX (Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork). The two digits "46" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "46" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 46 Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork Cover?

Section IX

Chapters (44-46) Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

Chapter 46

Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

HS Code 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

HS Code 4602

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

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What HS Codes for Straw and Basketware Do Not Cover

Chapter 46 covers manufactures of straw, esparto, plaiting materials, basketware, and wickerwork. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Raw plaiting materials (unworked)

Chapter 14

Wickerwork furniture

Chapter 94

Footwear made from plaiting materials

Chapter 64

Hats and headgear of plaited material

Chapter 65

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Straw and Basketware HS 46

HS Code 4601

HS Code 4602

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

HS Code 460121

Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of bamboo

HS Code 460122

Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of rattan

HS Code 460129

Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; mats, matting and screens, of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan

HS Code 460192

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

HS Code 460193

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

HS Code 460194

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

HS Code 460199

Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; products of non-vegetable materials

HS Code 460211

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 46?

HS code 46 covers Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork, one of the chapter 46 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 46 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 46 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 46?