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Vinyl-Coated Polyester Handbag from Japan

Water-resistant handbag with thin vinyl coating over polyester woven base. HTS 4202.22.4030 as textile material outer surface (coating not sheeting). Textile remains essential character per tariff notes.

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

Coating thickness <0.15mm keeps textile classification; REACH compliance for EU-sourced vinyl

Pitfall: thick coating reclassifies as 4202.22.1500 plastic