Silk Shoulder Tote Bag from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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