Canvas Duffel Bag from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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