Abaca Braid Handbag from Japan
A stylish handbag featuring an outer surface wholly made from braided abaca fibers, a natural plant-based textile derived from the Manila hemp plant. It falls under HTS 4202.22.35.00 because it is a handbag with an outer surface of textile materials specifically of abaca braid. This classification applies to handbags where abaca provides the primary outer covering.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.4%
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 abaca braid through lab testing to confirm textile composition and avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed invoices specifying abaca content and braid construction to meet CBP documentation requirements
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as generic textile; ensure certificates of origin for duty preference programs