Silk Shoulder Tote Bag from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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