Man-Made Fiber Woven Handbag from Japan
A structured handbag made primarily from woven polyester fabric, a man-made fiber, featuring a shoulder strap and zipper closure. It falls under HTS 4202.22.4030 as a handbag with outer surface of textile materials wholly or mainly of man-made fibers, not specified as braid. This classification applies to handbags designed for personal use with durable synthetic textile exteriors.
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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab testing for accurate classification; ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with FTC rules
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as plastic sheeting if coated—test for textile dominance