Magazine baskets are the workhorse of a styled corner: they sit next to a reading chair, hold a stack of periodicals or a folded throw, and disappear into the room. The specification that matters is not decoration — it is a narrow footprint, a top-line that stays open, and a fibre that does not scuff a hardwood floor.
What buyers ask for on this category
- Narrow footprint, tall silhouette. 12–18 inches wide, 14–17 inches tall. Fits between a sofa arm and a wall without taking corridor space. Wider pieces read as storage bins and lose the office aesthetic.
- Rigid enough to hold a magazine stack. A soft-walled basket collapses under a weekly Economist pile. HMD's magazine SKUs use tightly woven seagrass or fuller water hyacinth to hold the top-line open when loaded.
- Base that does not scuff a floor. Woven-in soft rim at the base, no exposed staples or nails. Standard for HMD's office line.
- Neutral finish that works across brand palettes. Natural and black wash are the two working finishes for office resellers. Grey wash on request for Scandinavian palettes.
SKU shortlist
These two SKUs are the working core for magazine and office use. Full spec sheet, hi-res photography, and CBM per carton are shared on enquiry.
| SKU | Design | Material | Pack | Sizes (in) |
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| HMD-011 | Oval Basket with Tall Handle, Black | Seagrass | Single piece | 9.1 × 4.7 × 6.3 in (15.4 in to handle) |
| HMD-025 | Tall Magazine Basket | Water Hyacinth | Single piece | 16.5 × 5.9 × 14.2 in |
Trade terms at a glance
Container maths
A 20-foot container typically carries 350–450 magazine baskets across two to three SKUs. A 40-foot high-cube typically carries 900–1,100 pieces. Because these SKUs do not nest, container yield is lower than for storage sets — most buyers combine a magazine load with a nested storage line to maximise the top-of-container space.
Frequently asked
Are the baskets rigid enough to hold a stack of magazines?
Yes. HMD-025 is designed for exactly that: tightly woven water hyacinth wall, reinforced top-line, and a bottom weave that holds a full folded-newspaper pile without deflection. HMD-011 is the smaller companion for a folded throw or a single stack of glossy periodicals.
Can the baskets carry office files?
Yes for A4 and Letter documents when placed vertically. The tall shape holds hanging folders upright without tipping. Legal size fits diagonally in HMD-025 but is tight; buyers with a legal filing use-case should specify a custom interior at sampling.
Do you sell to office fit-out contractors?
Yes. HMD supplies office resellers, coworking suppliers, and interior stylists directly. MOQ terms are the same as retail programmes; delivery is coordinated to fit-out schedules on request. Contact Joy with the site count and delivery windows and she quotes a phased container plan.
Can you supply a matching bin or waste basket in the same weave?
Yes. Matching waste baskets in the same fibre and finish are available as custom SKUs, priced per run. Minimum for a matched-programme SKU is 200 units. HMD's office line library holds designs for common desk-side and meeting-room formats — sketches on request.
What is the HS code and duty position?
HS 4602.19.90 covers handwoven office and magazine baskets. Buyers in the EU and UK typically clear at zero duty under GSP; the HMD invoice includes a Form A certificate of origin on request. US importers reference HTS 4602.19.
What is the lead time from PO to FOB HCMC?
Standard office designs ship in six to eight weeks from confirmed PO. Custom sizes or a new colourway add two to three weeks for sampling. Container consolidation adds three to five working days after production is complete.
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Joy Nguyễn Vietnam
Director · HMD Strategy & Export