Hemp Twill Handbag from Japan
Durable handbag in hemp twill fabric, featuring zipper closure, multiple compartments, and eco-friendly appeal for urban commuters. Under HTS 4202.22.60.00 as other vegetable fiber textile handbag, hemp qualifies as plant-based non-pile construction. Its essential character as a structured carrier cements Chapter 42 placement.
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
• Source sustainability certs (e.g
• GOTS) alongside fiber tests to support vegetable fiber claims and green duty preferences
• Detail compartment count and strap type in invoices to affirm 'handbag' status vs generic bags
• Beware synthetic hemp imitations; pure hemp only for this code