Braided Straw Handbag with Textile Lining from China
This handbag features an outer surface primarily of braided textile materials like cotton or synthetic fibers, forming intricate patterns typical of 'wholly or in part of braid' construction, falling under HTS 4202.22.4040 as a handbag with textile outer surface. The braided design distinguishes it from non-braided textile bags while remaining in this subheading for other braided variants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the outer surface is predominantly braided textile via lab testing to avoid reclassification; declare exact material composition on entry documents; watch for undervaluation penalties on handmade artisan bags