Abaca Shoulder Bag with Braid from Japan
An elegant shoulder handbag with outer surface featuring abaca braid panels for texture and durability. It qualifies for HTS 4202.22.35.00 as a handbag partly of abaca braid textile material. Perfect for fashion-forward importers seeking sustainable alternatives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct material composition analysis to prove abaca braid covers a significant portion of the outer surface
• Use HTS advisory rulings for complex braid constructions to preempt customs disputes
• Avoid undervaluation penalties by accurately declaring abaca's market value in invoices