Designer Plastic-Coated Paper Tote from China
A stylish tote handbag featuring a paperboard body mainly covered with thin plastic film for a glossy finish and protection. Classified under HTS 4202.29.10.00 as a handbag of paper wholly or mainly covered with plastics, excluding direct plastics sheeting or leather. The plastic covering provides the essential character of durability while paper forms the structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label products clearly as 'paper with plastic covering' and include material breakdown reports for CBP review
• Avoid classifying as 'plastic' if paper exceeds 50% by weight; use fiber analysis certificates