Cotton Crochet Braid Hobo Bag from Japan
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 — 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 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