Bohemian Cotton Macrame Braid Handbag from Japan
Fringed bohemian handbag featuring macrame-knotted cotton braids for the body and straps, qualifying as cotton textile outer surface. HTS 4202.22.4020 covers this braid-part handbag, distinct from plaiting or toy items in excluded chapters. Macrame technique aligns with 'wholly or in part of braid'.
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
• Classify macrame as braid if interwoven; distinguish from mere fringe
• Test for 100% cotton to avoid blending penalties