Sourcing rattan cane webbing from China
Rattan cane webbing within heading 4601 carries 0% UK duty across the relevant rattan lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Webbing sold for consumer use in Great Britain must be safe. Specify the weave, usable width and drying before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources rattan cane webbing.
UK duty on rattan cane webbing
Heading 4601 covers plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, and materials bound in parallel strands or woven into sheets. For rattan cane webbing, distinguish matting and screens from other sheet products, and identify whether the goods are made from plaits.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, all relevant rattan lines carried 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions or attached import controls for these lines. Import VAT is normally 20%; see UK import duty and VAT.
Confirm the commodity code using the material, construction and form supplied, with photographs and a sample where needed. The table shows candidate rattan lines, rather than interchangeable codes. See the wider mats and screens guide for the rest of the heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattan matting and screens made from plaits | 4601 22 10 00 | 0% | None |
| Other rattan matting and screens | 4601 22 90 00 | 0% | None |
| Other rattan sheet products made from plaits | 4601 93 10 00 | 0% | None |
| Other rattan sheet products | 4601 93 90 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the weave and fitting method
Specify natural rattan cane rather than a plastic imitation. Agree open or close weave, aperture shape and size, strand width, thickness, usable width and cut length. State whether you need rolls or pre-cut panels, the permitted joins and the allowance for trimming. Approve a physical sample showing the face, reverse and acceptable colour variation.
For chair seats, cabinet doors or decorative panels, trial the webbing in your actual frame using the intended fixing method. Agree how it is conditioned before fitting and how it should sit after drying. Do not accept a cabinet infill sample as proof that the same webbing will perform as a chair seat.
Agree a moisture limit, drying method, finish and packing condition. Ask the factory to identify coatings and anti-mould treatments. Webbing supplied for consumer use in Great Britain must be safe under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Check sharp strands and foreseeable handling risks alongside appearance.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 2,000 pre-cut rattan cane webbing panels under 4601 93 90 00, invoiced at £8,000 free on board, with £1,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,200. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £9,200, so it is £1,840. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Weave and dimensions: measure usable width, cut length, strand thickness and apertures against the approved sample. Check for broken strands, unintended gaps, joins and skewed weave.
Moisture and pests: check sampled webbing against the agreed moisture limit. Inspect inside rolls and between stacked panels for mould, musty smells, insect holes and loose powder.
Fit and finish: fit sampled panels into the intended frame. Check edge retention, splitting, distortion after drying, colour variation and whether the coating is dry and even.
Packing: check that rolls are protected from crushing and panels from creasing. For non-exempt solid-wood pallets or crates, check the required international plant-health mark; a treatment certificate cannot replace the mark on imported packaging.
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What goes wrong
A roll can match the stated overall width while leaving too little usable webbing after damaged edges are trimmed. Uneven apertures become conspicuous in cabinet doors, hidden joins spoil cut panels, and brittle strands split during fitting. Damp webbing can arrive mouldy, while inconsistent conditioning leaves fitted panels slack or distorted.
Write acceptance criteria around the usable material and an installed sample. Compare bulk goods with the retained sample before shipment, then repeat the moisture, weave and fitting checks on arrival. Keep affected cartons separate while you assess defects. Use the quality inspection guide to brief the inspection.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on rattan cane webbing from China?
The relevant rattan lines within heading 4601 carry 0% duty in the supplied tariff record. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded. Import VAT is normally 20%.
Which commodity code covers rattan cane webbing?
The code depends on whether it is matting, a screen or another sheet product, and whether it is made from plaits. Give your broker the material description, construction details and photographs.
Can I use the same cane webbing for chairs and cabinet doors?
Approve it for the intended use. Cabinet infill does not demonstrate seating performance. Trial the webbing in the actual frame with the intended fixing and conditioning method.
How do I check cane webbing for mould before shipping?
Agree a moisture limit and drying method. Measure sampled material, inspect inside rolls and between panels, and check for mould spots and musty smells before packing and loading.