Polyester Tote Bag from China
A reusable shopping tote with polyester fabric exterior, handles, and flat bottom for carrying groceries or daily items. HTS 4202.12.89 covers it as a shopping bag with textile outer surface, excluding disposable plastic types. Its durable weave qualifies it beyond mere sheeting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.6%
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
• Distinguish from plastic shopping bags (3923) by proving textile composition exceeds 50% surface area
• Use HTS-specific invoices; pitfall is classifying as 'luggage' which may trigger higher scrutiny
• Comply with CPSC standards if for consumer retail sale