Eco-Friendly Plastic Laminated Paper Purse from Japan
An environmentally conscious small purse made from recycled paper laminated mainly with biodegradable plastic for everyday use. It qualifies for HTS 4202.29.10.00 due to its paper construction primarily covered with plastics, fitting the specific subheading for such handbags. This distinguishes it from textile or direct plastic products.
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
• Obtain sustainability certifications alongside material specs to support eco-claims and classification
• Document lamination process to prove plastic is a covering, not the base material