PVC Vinyl Handbag from China
A structured handbag featuring an outer surface made entirely of plastic sheeting, such as PVC vinyl, designed for everyday fashion use with a shoulder strap. It falls under HTS 4202.22.1500 because it is a handbag with an outer surface of plastic sheeting, distinguishing it from leather or textile equivalents. The plastic sheeting provides water resistance and a glossy finish typical for this classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51%
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
• Verify the outer surface is predominantly plastic sheeting (e.g
• PVC, PU) via lab testing to avoid reclassification to textile headings
• Include detailed material composition invoices and photos showing no leather or textile dominance