Canvas Duffel Bag from China
A large cylindrical canvas bag with sturdy handles and a zipper closure, designed for travel or sports gear. It falls under HTS 4202.12.60.00 as a traveling bag with an outer surface of vegetable fiber textile (cotton canvas), not pile or tufted. The 'Other' subheading applies since it's not a trunk, suitcase, or similar structured container.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the outer surface is predominantly vegetable fibers like cotton or jute via lab testing to confirm classification
• Include detailed textile composition labels and invoices specifying non-pile construction to avoid misclassification
• Watch for plastic reinforcements; if they dominate the outer surface, it shifts to 4202.12.40.00