Cotton Canvas Duffel Bag from Japan
A cylindrical cotton canvas duffel bag designed for travel, featuring a spacious main compartment and sturdy handles. It falls under HTS 4202.12.40.00 because its outer surface is primarily of cotton textile material (vegetable fiber, not pile or tufted), classifying it as a traveling bag similar to trunks or suitcases. The plain weave cotton construction ensures it meets the specific subheading for cotton.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 50% for accurate classification; provide mill test certificates for fiber composition
• Ensure no plastic sheeting dominates the outer surface to avoid reclassification
• Label origin clearly to comply with textile import quotas if applicable