Jute Travel Satchel from China
A shoulder bag crafted from woven jute fabric with flap closure and adjustable strap for short trips. It matches HTS 4202.12.60.00 for school satchels and similar with vegetable fiber (jute) outer surface, other than pile/tufted varieties. Jute's natural vegetable origin fits perfectly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of origin proving jute content to support vegetable fiber claim
• Ensure invoice describes as 'satchel' not 'bag' to align with hierarchy terminology
• Check for tufting or pile; even minor additions could disqualify from this subheading