Cotton Canvas Duffel Bag from Japan
A spacious cylindrical cotton canvas duffel bag designed for travel or sports gear, featuring sturdy cotton textile outer surface with reinforced handles and zipper closure. Classified under HTS 4202.12.89.60 as a traveling bag with outer surface of cotton textile materials, distinguishing it from plastic or leather exteriors. The essential character is provided by the durable cotton canvas shell.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 50% by weight for outer surface to qualify under this subheading; obtain lab tests if blended
• Include detailed textile composition labels and country-of-origin certificates to avoid misclassification as plastic-covered
• Watch for 'prolonged use' design features; flimsy shopping bags may shift to 6305.90