Silk Shoulder Tote Bag

A spacious tote-style handbag with adjustable shoulder strap, outer surface composed of over 85% silk for a lightweight, lustrous finish. Ideal for daily use with internal pockets. Falls under HTS 4202.22.70.00 as a textile handbag exceeding silk content requirement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

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

4202.22Same rate: 42%

If containing <85% silk but other specialty textile

Lower silk content places it in general 'other' textile handbags with standard duties.

4202.12.21Higher: 55% vs 42%

If with outer surface of sheeting of plastics over textile

Plastic-dominant outer layer reclassifies under plastic sheeting handbag provisions.

6117.80.95Lower: 32.1% vs 42%

If classified as accessory rather than structured bag

Certain silk accessories may shift to Chapter 61 if not meeting handbag essential character.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document shoulder strap construction as integral to prove handbag status versus simple tote

Use customs valuation including silk yarn costs to accurately declare for duty calculation

Avoid mislabeling as 'plastic sheeting' if silk dominates; test for accurate material declaration