Bamboo sticks Hs Code

Bamboo sticks harmonized system code

Product Overview Bamboo sticks classified under HS Code 140110 are defined as slender, elongated sections of bamboo culms, typically debarked, trimmed, and processed to uniform lengths and diameters suitable for industrial and commercial use. These sticks are characterized by their natural fibrous structure, high tensile strength, and lightweight properties. Processing levels range from raw, untreated sticks to kiln-dried or chemically treated variants that enhance durability and resistance to pests and moisture. The HS Code 140110 encompasses subcategories including split bamboo sticks, round bamboo sticks, and sharpened bamboo sticks, differentiated by their shape and intended application. Commercially, these bamboo sticks serve multiple sectors: in food service as skewers or cocktail sticks, in retail packaging for artisanal products, and in processing industries as components in handicrafts, construction scaffolding, and agricultural supports. Their renewable nature, biodegradability, and cost-effectiveness position them as preferred alternatives to synthetic or metal counterparts, offering competitive advantages in sustainability-focused markets. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications Under the Harmonized System, bamboo sticks fall within Chapter 14 (Vegetable Plaiting Materials; Vegetable Products Not Elsewhere Specified or Included), specifically Heading 1401 (Vegetable Plaiting Materials), with Subheading 140110 assigned to bamboo sticks. The classification is based on the botanical origin of bamboo and its processing form as plaiting material suitable for industrial use. Standard trade practices involve packaging in bundles or cartons with moisture-resistant wrapping to prevent fungal growth and physical damage during transit. Preservation methods commonly include kiln drying to a moisture content below 12% and, where applicable, chemical treatment with borates for pest control. Shipping requirements emphasize protection from humidity and mechanical stress, often utilizing ventilated containers. Quality standards align with ISO 1861 and relevant national phytosanitary regulations, ensuring compliance with WTO agreements and facilitating smooth customs clearance. Accurate classification under HS Code 140110 supports tariff determination, trade statistics, and regulatory adherence in global commerce.

Bamboo sticks Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover the following products which are to be classified in Section XI : vegetable materials or fibres of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in the manufacture of textiles, however prepared, or other vegetable materials which have undergone treatment so as to render them suitable for use only as textile materials. 2.- Heading 14.01 applies, inter alia, to bamboos (whether or not split, sawn lengthwise, cut to length, rounded at the ends, bleached, rendered non-inflammable, polished or dyed), split osier, reeds and the like, to rattan cores and to drawn or split rattans. The heading does not apply to chipwood (heading 44.04). 3.- Heading 14.04 does not apply to wood wool (heading 44.05) and prepared knots or tufts for broom or brush making (heading 96.03).