Cotton Crochet Braid Hobo Bag from Germany
This slouchy hobo bag uses crocheted cotton braids for its outer surface and shoulder strap, embodying a casual handbag style. It fits HTS 4202.22.4020 as a cotton textile handbag partly of braid, not covered by exclusions like apparel or headgear. The braid provides both aesthetic and functional strength.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Classify crochet as braid if it forms interwoven patterns; provide construction diagrams to CBP for review
• Avoid common error of plastic lining misdeclared as outer surface—ensure outer exposure is purely cotton
• Maintain records of retail packaging to prove not bulk industrial use, which could shift to parts headings