Rustic Cotton Rope Braid Bucket Bag from Japan
Bucket-style handbag with thick cotton rope braids forming the drawstring top and body structure, outer surface of cotton. Fits HTS 4202.22.4020 as a braided cotton textile handbag for daily use, excluding musical instrument cases or chapter 94 furniture. Rope braid counts as 'part of braid' per tariff structure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove rope is cotton-derived braid, not twisted yarn, via material specs
• Avoid bulk packaging declarations that could imply industrial tool bag status