RESPONSIBLE GROWTH INDEX
Rating for Wood/Wooden Articles, Wood charcoal, Cork/Articles Of Cork, Basket Ware, Manufacturers Of Straw, Other Plaiting Material etc.
Covers:
- Wood and Articles of wood; wood charcoal.
- Cork and articles of cork.
- Manufacture of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basket-ware and wickerwork.
Relevance and Impact
In the wood and related industries, businesses face increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices while balancing economic performance and environmental responsibility. Companies involved in the production of wood, cork, straw, and basketware must navigate challenges related to deforestation, resource depletion, waste management, and ensuring the ethical sourcing of materials. The REGI Rating System for Wood and Wooden Articles, Cork, and Plaiting Materials addresses these pain points by providing a structured framework for evaluating sustainability practices based on Environmental, Social, and Economic (ESE) criteria.
This system empowers businesses to reduce their environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and promote social equity in their operations. By aligning practices with sustainable standards, companies can not only mitigate risks related to resource depletion and waste but also unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation. The benefits extend to various stakeholders:
- Businesses: Manufacturers in the wood and related industries can enhance their reputation, attract eco-conscious customers, and gain a competitive edge by demonstrating their commitment to responsible sourcing and production.
- Consumers: As awareness of environmental issues grows, consumers are increasingly seeking products that align with sustainable practices, allowing them to make informed purchasing decisions that support ethical and eco-friendly production.
- Industry Leaders: The rating system sets a new benchmark for the industry, encouraging the broader adoption of responsible practices and promoting a more sustainable and resilient wood, cork, and plaiting materials sector.
By applying these sustainability criteria, businesses can effectively address their operational challenges, ensuring both environmental and economic viability while contributing to long-term industry transformation.
What Will I Be Able To Do?
Tangible Benefits:
- Reduce waste and increase resource efficiency through sustainable practices.
- Lower environmental footprint by using sustainable wood and materials.
- Gain access to green capital and eco-friendly market opportunities.
- Enhance product appeal with certifications promoting responsible sourcing.
- Cut costs by improving material management and reducing waste.
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements for sustainable forestry and production.
Intangible Benefits:
- Foster long-term customer loyalty with a commitment to sustainability.
- Attract sustainable investment and partnerships.
- Improve workforce morale and engagement by promoting ethical practices.
- Differentiate business in the market as a leader in green manufacturing.
What Will I Get?
This certification guides wood/wooden articles, wood charcoal, cork/articles of cork, basket ware, manufacturers of straw, other plaiting material etc. products companies by incorporating the following scopes:
Environmental Scope:
1. Adoption of sustainable practices like energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management.
2. Implementation of green technologies and reduction of carbon footprints.
3. Promotion of resource optimization to minimize environmental impact.
Social Scope:
1. Ensuring fair labor practices, safe working conditions, and employee well-being.
2. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
3. Enhancing community engagement and fostering positive social impacts.
Governance Scope:
1. Strengthening compliance with regulations, data privacy, and intellectual property protection.
2. Establishing transparent and ethical business practices.
3. Implementing robust governance structures to mitigate legal and operational risks.
Economic and Geopolitical Scope:
1. Encouraging market diversification and strategic partnerships.
2. Developing risk management strategies to address economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
3. Fostering innovation to create new market opportunities and drive economic resilience.
Innovation and Market Leadership Scope:
1. Promoting responsible and ethical practices.
2. Differentiating companies through sustainable product offerings and innovative solutions.
3. Enhancing brand reputation and market positioning as leaders in responsible technology.
Certification Levels
REGI Responsible Products Certification Levels
Certification Level
Points Range
Description
1-STAR
Certified Level
40-49
Ideal for those initiating sustainable practices. A step towards a more responsible and eco-friendly approach.
2-STAR
Bronze Level
50-59
For entities committed to advancing sustainability initiatives. Recognizes efforts in resource efficiency and waste reduction.
3-STAR
Silver Level
60-69
Suitable for organizations with a substantial commitment to sustainability. Acknowledges achievements in various aspects of responsible practices.
4-STAR
Gold Level
70-79
Honors entities showcasing a high level of dedication to sustainable practices. Acknowledges excellence in resource efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and waste management.
5-STAR
Platinum Level
80+
Represents the pinnacle of REGI certification. Signifies profound dedication to holistic sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Fee Structure
Registration Fee (Rs)
REGI Founding Member
₹25,000
REGI Annual Member
₹25,000
Non-Member
₹30,000
Certification Fee(Rs)
REGI Founding Member
₹1,25,000
REGI Annual Member
₹1,80,000
REGI Annual Member
₹2,25,000
NOTES:
- Registration fee is a one-time fee paid at the beginning of the certification process.
- Fee is exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Certification fee is the main fee for assessing and certifying your product, service, or project.
- Registration, Precertification and Certification fee are non-refundable
Payment Details:
Payment can be conveniently done through a Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
Resources
Abridged List of References:
How Can I Apply REGI To My Products?
Get My Products REGI Certified!
Detailed Scope (As Per GST Classification)
Chapter Codes
Heading Codes
Heading Description
Chapter 44
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Wood/wood charcoal/wooden articles
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4401
Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms
44011110 HS Codes of In logs
44011190 HS Codes of Other
44011210 HS Codes of In logs
44011290 HS Codes of Other
44012100 HS Codes of Coniferous
44012200 HS Codes of Non-coniferous
44013100 HS Codes of Wood pellets
44013900 HS Codes of Other
44014000 HS Codes of Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated
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4402
Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
44021000 HS Codes Of bamboo
44029010 HS Codes Of coconut shell
44029090 HS Codes of Other
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4403
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared
44031100 HS Codes of Coniferous
44031200 HS Codes of Non-Coniferous
44032110 HS Codes of Saw logs and veneer logs
44032120 HS Codes of Poles, pilling and posts
44032190 HS Codes of other
44032210 HS Codes of Saw logs and veneer logs
44032220 HS Codes of Poles, pilling and posts
44032290 HS Codes of Other
44032310 HS Codes of Saw logs and veneer logs
44032320 HS Codes of Poles, pilling and posts
44032390 HS Codes of Other
44032410 HS Codes of Saw logs and veneer logs
44032420 HS Codes of Poles, pilling and posts
44032490 HS Codes of Other
44032510 HS Codes of Saw logs and veneer logs
44032520 HS Codes of Poles, pilling and posts
44032590 HS Codes of Other
44032610 HS Codes of Saw logs and veneer logs
44032620 HS Codes of Poles, pilling and posts
44032690 HS Codes of Other
44034100 HS Codes of Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti and Meranti Bakau
44034910 HS Codes of Teak wood in rough
44034990 HS Codes of Other
44039100 HS Codes Of oak (Quercus Spp.)
44039300 HS Codes Of beech (Fagus spp.), of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more
44039400 HS Codes Of beech (Fagus spp.), other
44039500 HS Codes Of birch (Betula spp.), of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more
44039600 HS Codes Of birch (Betula spp.), other
44039700 HS Codes Of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.)
44039800 HS Codes Of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.)
44039911 HS Codes Andaman Padauk (Pterocarous dalbaergiodes)
44039912 HS Codes of Bonsum (Phoebe goalparensis)
44039913 HS Codes of Gurgan (Dipterocarpus alatus)
44039914 HS Codes of Khair (Acacia Catechu)
44039915 HS Codes of Lampati (Duabanga grandiflora)
44039916 HS Codes of Laurel (Terminalia alata)
44039917 HS Codes of Paliwood (Palaquium Elliplicum)
44039918 HS Codes of Red Sanders(Pterocar pus Sautatinus)
44039919 HS Codes of Rose Wood (Dalbergea Latifolio)
44039921 HS Codes of Sal (Chorea robusta)
44039922 HS Codes of Sandal wood (Santalum alburn)
44039923 HS Codes of Semul (Bombax ceiba)
44039924 HS Codes of Walnut wood (Juglans binata)
44039925 HS Codes of Anjam (Hardwickia binata)
44039927 HS Codes of Sissoo (Dalbergia sisso)
44039928 HS Codes of White cedar (Dysozylum malabaricum)
44039990 HS Codes of Other
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4404
Hoopwood; Split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwo
44041000 HS Codes of Coniferous
44042010 HS Codes of Wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking sticks, tool handles, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes and the like
44042020 HS Codes of Drawn Wood
44042090 HS Codes of Other
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4405
Wood wool; wood flour
44050000 HS Codes of WOOD WOOL; WOOD FLOUR
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4406
Railway or tramway sleepers (Crossties) of wood
44061100 HS Codes of Coniferous
44061200 HS Codes of Non-coniferous
44069100 HS Codes of Coniferous
44069200 HS Codes of Non-coniferous
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4407
Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm
44071100 HS Codes Of pine (Pinus spp.)
44071200 HS Codes Of fir (Abies spp.) and Spruce ( Picea spp.)
44071910 HS Codes of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
44071990 HS Codes of Other
44072100 HS Codes of Mahogany (Swietenia spp.
44072200 HS Codes of Virola, Imbuia and balsa
44072500 HS Codes of Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti and Meranti Bakau
44072600 HS Codes of White Lauan, White Meranti, White Seraya, Yellow Meranti and Alan
44072700 HS Codes of Sapelli
44072800 HS Codes of Iroko
44072910 HS Codes of Teak wood
44072990 HS Codes of Other
44079100 HS Codes Of oak (Quercus Spp.)
44079200 HS Codes Of beech (Fagus Spp.)
44079300 HS Codes Of maple (Acer spp.)
44079400 HS Codes Of cherry (Prunus spp.)
44079500 HS Codes Of ash (Fraxinus spp.)
44079600 HS Codes Of birch (Betula spp.)
44079700 HS Codes Of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.)
44079920 HS Codes of Willow
44079990 HS Codes of Other
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4408
Sheets for veneering(including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for other similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm
44081010 HS Codes of Sheets for plywood
44081020 HS Codes of Oak wood veneer
44081030 HS Codes of Veneer sheets, for match boxes and match splints
44081090 HS Codes of Other
44083110 HS Codes of Sheets for plywood
44083120 HS Codes of Veneer sheets (of Rosewood)
44083130 HS Codes of Veneer sheets, for match boxes and match splints
44083190 HS Codes of Other
44083910 HS Codes of Sheets for plywoods
44083920 HS Codes of Veneer sheets (of Rosewood)
44083930 HS Codes of Veneer sheets, for match boxes and match splints
44083990 HS Codes of Other
44089010 HS Codes of Sheets for plywoods
44089020 HS Codes of Veneer sheets, for match boxes and match splints
44089090 HS Codes of Other
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4409
Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, v-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-joint
44091010 HS Codes of Planed, tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, and the like but not further moulded
44091020 HS Codes of Beadings, and mouldings (including moulded, skirting and other moulded boards)
44091090 HS Codes of Other
44092100 HS Codes Of bamboo
44092200 HS Codes Of tropical wood
44092910 HS Codes of Planed, tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, and the like but not further moulded
44092920 HS Codes of Beadings and mouldings (including moulded skirting and other moulded boards)
44092990 HS Codes of Other
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4410
Particle board and similar board (for example, oriented strand Board and Wafer Board ) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances
44101110 HS Codes of Plain particle boards
44101120 HS Codes of Insulation board and hardboard
44101130 HS Codes of Veneered particle board, not having decorative veneers on any face
44101190 HS Codes of Others
44101210 HS Codes of Unworked or not further worked than sanded
44101290 HS Codes of Other
44101900 HS Codes of Other
44109010 HS Codes of Plain particle board
44109020 HS Codes of Insulation board and hard board
44109030 HS Codes of Veneered particle board, not having decorative veneers on any face
44109040 HS Codes of Coir
44109050 HS Codes of jute fibre
44109090 HS Codes of Other
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4411
Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances Fibreboard of a density exceeding 0.8 g/cm3 :
44111200 HS Codes Of a thickness not exceeding 5mm
44111300 HS Codes Of a thickness exceeding 5mm but not exceeding 9mm
44111400 HS Codes Of a thickness exceeding 9mm
44119211 HS Codes of Hardboard
44119219 HS Codes of Other
44119221 HS Codes of Hardboard
44119229 HS Codes of Other
44119311 HS Codes of Insulation board
44119319 HS Codes of Other
44119321 HS Codes of Insulation board
44119329 HS Codes of Other
44119411 HS Codes of Insulation board
44119419 HS Codes of Other
44119421 HS Codes of Insulation board
44119422 HS Codes Of coir
44119423 HS Codes Of jute fibre
44119429 HS Codes of Other
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4412
Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood
44121000 HS Codes Of bamboo
44123110 HS Codes of Decorative Plywood
44123120 HS Codes of Tea chest panels or shooks, packed in sets
44123130 HS Codes of Other tea chest panels
44123140 HS Codes of Marine and aircraft plywood
44123150 HS Codes of Cuttings and trimmings of plywood of width not exceeding 5cm
44123190 HS Codes of Other
44123310 HS Codes of Decorative plywood
44123320 HS Codes of Tea chest panels, shooks whether or not packed in sets
44123330 HS Codes of Marine and aircraft plywood
44123340 HS Codes of Cutting and trimmings of plywood of width not exceeding 5 cm
44123390 HS Codes of Other
44123410 HS Codes of Decorative plywood
44123420 HS Codes of Tea chest panels, shooks whether or not packed in sets
44123430 HS Codes of Marine and aircraft plywood
44123440 HS Codes of Cutting and trimmings of plywood of width not exceeding 5 cm
44123490 HS Codes of Other
44123910 HS Codes of Decorative plywood
44123920 HS Codes of Tea chest panels, shooks whether or not packed in sets
44123930 HS Codes of Marine and aircraft plywood
44123940 HS Codes of Cutting and trimmings of plywood of width not exceeding 5 cm
44123990 HS Codes of Other
44129400 HS Codes of Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard
44129910 HS Codes of Decorative plywood
44129920 HS Codes of Tea chest panel or shooks, packed in sets
44129930 HS Codes of Marine and aircraft plywood
44129940 HS Codes of Cuttings and trimmings of plywood of width not exceeding 5cm
44129990 HS Codes of Other
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4413
Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes
44130000 HS Codes of DENSIFIED WOOD, IN BLOCKS, PLATES, STRIPS, OR PROFILE SHAPES
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4414
Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects
44140000 HS Codes of WOODEN FRAMES FOR PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, MIRRORS OR SIMILAR OBJECTS
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4415
Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood ; cable - drums of wood ; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood ; pallet collars of wood
44151000 HS Codes of Cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings; cable-drums
44152000 HS Codes of Pallets, box pallets and other load boards; pallet collars
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4416
Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves
44160010 HS Codes of Casks, barrels, vats and tubs
44160020 HS Codes of Other coopers products
44160091 HS Codes of Riven or sawn staves of wood not further prepared
44160099 HS Codes of Other
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4417
Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood ; boot or shoe lasts and trees , of wood
44170000 HS Codes of TOOLS, TOOL BODIES, TOOL HANDLES, BROOM OR BRUSH BODIES AND HANDLES, OF WOOD; BOOT OR SHOE LASTS AND TREES, OF WOOD
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4418
Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled parquet panels, shingles and shakes
44181000 HS Codes of Windows, french-windows and their frames
44182010 HS Codes of Flush doors
44182020 HS Codes of Frames and thresholds of flush doors
44182090 HS Codes of Other
44184000 HS Codes of Shuttering for concerete constructional work
44185000 HS Codes of Shingles and shakes
44186000 HS Codes of Posts and beams
44187300 HS Codes Of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo
44187400 HS Codes of Other, for mosaic floors
44187500 HS Codes of Other, multilayer
44187900 HS Codes of Other
44189100 HS Codes Of bamboo
44189900 HS Codes of Other
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4419
Tableware and kitchenware, of wood
44191100 HS Codes of Bread boards, chopping boards and similar boards
44191200 HS Codes of Chopsticks
44191900 HS Codes of Other
44199010 HS Codes of Bread boards, chopping boards and similar boards
44199020 HS Codes of Chopsticks
44199090 HS Codes of other
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4420
Wood marequetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar articles, of wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling in Chapter 94
44201000 HS Codes of Statuettes and other ornaments, of wood
44209010 HS Codes of Wood marquetry and inlaid wood
44209090 HS Codes of Other
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4421
Other articles of wood
44211000 HS Codes of Clothes hangers
44219111 HS Codes of For cotton machinery
44219112 HS Codes of FOR JUTE MACHINERY
44219113 HS Codes of FOR SILK REGENERATED AND SYNTHETIC FIBRE MACHINERY
44219114 HS Codes of FOR OTHER MACHINERY
44219119 HS Codes of Other
44219120 HS Codes of Wood Paving Blocks
44219130 HS Codes of Match splints
44219140 HS Codes of Pencil slats
44219150 HS Codes of Parts of wood, namely oars, paddles and rudders for ships, boats and other similarfloating structures
44219160 HS Codes of Parts of domestic decorative articles used as tableware and kitchenware
44219170 HS Codes of Articles of densified wood not included or specified elsewhere
44219190 HS Codes of Other
44219911 HS Codes of For cotton machinery
44219912 HS Codes of For jute machinery
44219913 HS Codes of For silk regenerated and synthetic fibre machinery
44219914 HS Codes of For other machinery
44219919 HS Codes of other
44219920 HS Codes of Wood paving blocks
44219930 HS Codes of Match splints
44219940 HS Codes of Pencil slats
44219950 HS Codes of Parts of wood, namely oars, paddles and rudders for ships, boats and other similar floating structures
44219960 HS Codes of Parts of domestic decorative articles used as tableware and kitchenware
44219970 HS Codes of Articles of densified wood not included or specified elsewhere
44219990 HS Codes of other
Chapter 45
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Cork and articles of cork
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4501
Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork
45011000 HS Codes of Natural cork, raw or simply prepared
45019000 HS Codes of Other
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4502
Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)
45020000 HS Codes of NATURAL CORK, DEBACKED OR ROUGHLY SQUARED, OR IN RECTANGULAR (INCLUDING SQUARE) BLOCKS, PLATES, SHEETS OR STRIP (INCLUDING SHARP-EDGED BLANKS FOR CORKS OR STOPPERS)
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4503
Articles of natural cork
45031000 HS Codes of Corks and stoppers
45039010 HS Codes of Shuttlecock cork bottom
45039090 HS Codes of Other
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4504
Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork
45041010 HS Codes of Sheets
45041020 HS Codes of Slabs
45041090 HS Codes of Other
45049000 HS Codes of Other
Chapter 46
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Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basket-ware and wickerwork.
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4601
Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips; plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, bound together in parallel strands or woven, in sheet form, whether or not being finished artic
46012100 HS Codes Of bamboo
46012200 HS Codes Of rattan
46012900 HS Codes of Other;
46019200 HS Codes Of bamboo
46019300 HS Codes Of rattan
46019400 HS Codes Of other vegetable materials
46019900 HS Codes of Other
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4602
Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading 46 01; articles of loofah
46021100 HS Codes Of bamboo
46021200 HS Codes Of rattan
46021911 HS Codes of Baskets
46021919 HS Codes of Other
46021990 HS Codes of Other