Braided Straw Handbag

A fashionable handbag featuring an outer surface made predominantly of braided natural straw fibers, such as wheat straw or rattan, forming intricate patterns. It falls under HTS 4202.22.40 as a handbag with outer surface of textile materials that are wholly or in part of braid. The braided construction provides durability and a unique artisanal aesthetic.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.4%+35.0%42.4%
🇲🇽Mexico7.4%+10.0%17.4%
🇨🇦Canada7.4%+10.0%17.4%
🇩🇪Germany7.4%+10.0%17.4%
🇯🇵Japan7.4%+10.0%17.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4202.22.15.00Higher: 51% vs 42.4%

If not predominantly braided

Handbags with plain woven textile outer surface (without braid) classify under the non-braid textile subcategory.

4202.22Same rate: 42.4%

If containing 15%+ man-made fibers in braid

Braided textile handbags exceeding specified man-made fiber content move to a different textile tariff line.

4602.11Lower: 16.6% vs 42.4%

If primarily plaiting materials like whole straw

Chapter note excludes articles of plaiting materials (e.g., untwisted vegetable fibers) from heading 4202.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the braid is of textile materials (natural or man-made fibers) via lab testing to confirm HTS 4202.22.40 applicability

Provide detailed invoices specifying braid composition and percentage to avoid reclassification to non-braid textile handbags

Watch for common pitfalls like misdeclaring synthetic braids as plastic sheeting, which shifts to 4202.22.20