Plastic Covered Paper Handbag

A lightweight handbag primarily made from paper material wholly or mainly covered with plastic sheeting for water resistance and durability. It falls under HTS 4202.29.10.00 because it is a handbag constructed with paper as the base material covered mainly with plastics, distinguishing it from those made directly of plastics sheeting or other materials. This classification applies to handbags not primarily of leather, textile, or other excluded materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+35.0%40.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

4202.22.15.00Higher: 51% vs 40.3%

If primarily constructed from plastic sheeting rather than paper

Bags made directly from sheeting of plastics (not covering paper) are classified under the plastics sheeting subheading.

4202.92.31Higher: 52.6% vs 40.3%

If made primarily of textile materials with plastic covering

Handbags with textile as the base material, even if covered with plastic, fall under textile material headings.

3923.10Lower: 13% vs 40.3%

If designed for short-term use like promotional shopping bags

Plastic-covered paper bags not for prolonged use shift to Chapter 39 for plastic articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Provide detailed invoices specifying 'paper covered with plastic' to customs; lab tests may be required for coverage percentage