Cotton Canvas Tote Handbag from Japan
A spacious cotton canvas tote handbag designed for everyday shopping and casual outings, featuring sturdy handles and an outer surface primarily of woven cotton textile. It falls under HTS 4202.22.45.00 as a handbag with outer surface of cotton vegetable fibers, not pile or tufted. The simple, durable construction makes it ideal for repeated use without synthetic reinforcements dominating the exterior.
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
• Verify cotton content exceeds 50% on outer surface via lab tests to confirm classification under 4202.22.45.00
• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'handbag of cotton canvas' to avoid misclassification as plastic sheeting (4202.22.15)
• Check for prohibited fur linings, as they shift to Chapter 43; declare any minor trims accurately