Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting; (e.g. bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw and lime bark) (heading 1401): importing markets
HS heading 1401 covers vegetable materials used mainly for plaiting, such as bamboo, rattan, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia and cleaned or dyed cereal…
Published on 5 November 2026Updated on 5 November 2026
HS heading 1401 covers vegetable materials used mainly for plaiting, such as bamboo, rattan, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia and cleaned or dyed cereal straw. In 2025, India and the Netherlands were the two largest importers in UN Comtrade data, followed by China and Germany. For a company exporting from Spain, demand is concentrated in a few markets.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 5 November 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1401
- Chapter
- 14 · Vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included
- Subheadings
- 3
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| India | 82,259,613 |
| Netherlands | 42,591,824 |
| China | 18,460,196 |
| Germany | 16,638,984 |
| United States | 15,639,574 |
| Italy | 13,406,292 |
| Spain | 11,546,918 |
| United Kingdom | 11,468,768 |
| France | 10,126,313 |
| Poland | 9,601,649 |
| Portugal | 8,460,943 |
| Japan | 4,872,053 |
| Türkiye | 4,355,459 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 4,299,942 |
| Denmark | 4,156,716 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 5 November 2026
What to know before exporting HS 1401 from Spain
HS 1401 is a heading of Chapter 14 of the Harmonized System. It groups raw or lightly processed plant fibres used for weaving and basketry. The heading has 3 subheadings, so the exact code you declare depends on the plant and its state.
The classification decides everything that follows. Bamboo, rattan and other materials fall under different subheadings, and the same product can change code if it is split, dyed or cut into shapes. Check the description of each subheading before you fix the code on your invoice.
In the table above, the importing markets are very uneven. India and the Netherlands are far ahead of the rest, and the list also includes several European Union countries: Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Poland, Portugal and Denmark. For a company exporting from Spain, sales to other EU member states do not involve import duties, but they still need correct invoicing and VAT treatment.
For markets outside the EU, such as India, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan or Türkiye, the duty depends on the subheading and on the trade agreement in force between the EU and the destination. You can look it up by code and destination in Access2Markets.
These are plant products, so plant health rules may apply. Whether a phytosanitary certificate or other documents are required depends on the destination country and on the material. Confirm this with the importer and with the plant health authority of the destination before you ship.
The import figures are declared by each importing country and reflect what it buys from the whole world, not what it buys from Spain. Use them to rank markets by size, then check Spain's own export flows in the same database before setting targets.
Frequently asked questions about HS 1401
What products are classified under HS 1401?
HS 1401 covers vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting. Examples are bamboos, rattans, reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, and cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw and lime bark. The heading has 3 subheadings that separate them by type of material.
Which countries import the most under HS 1401?
In 2025, according to UN Comtrade, India was the largest importer at 82,259,613 USD, followed by the Netherlands at 42,591,824 USD and China at 18,460,196 USD. Reporting countries submit data with a delay, so the latest consolidated year may change.
Do I pay import duty when exporting HS 1401 from Spain to another EU country?
No customs duty applies to goods moving between EU member states. You still need correct commercial invoicing and VAT treatment. Duties only arise when the destination is outside the EU customs territory.
How do I find the duty for HS 1401 in a non-EU market?
Duty depends on the subheading and on the agreement between the EU and the destination country. Enter the code and the destination in Access2Markets, the European Commission tool, to see the applicable tariff and rules of origin.
Do I need a phytosanitary certificate to export plaiting materials?
It depends on the destination country and on the material. Plant products are often subject to plant health controls. The importing country sets the requirement, so ask the importer and check the destination's plant health authority before shipping.
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