Wooden Handbag with Lacquer Finish from China
This elegant handbag is crafted from wood panels primarily covered with paper lacquer, featuring a structured frame and shoulder strap for everyday use. It falls under HTS 4202.29.20.00 as a handbag mainly covered with paper (lacquer), excluding leather, plastics, textiles, vulcanized fiber, or paperboard as the primary covering material. The wooden base provides durability while the paper covering adds a glossy, protective finish.
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Import Tips
• Verify the paper covering exceeds 50% surface area via material composition certificates to confirm HTS 4202.29.20.00 classification
• Include detailed photos and cross-sections in entry docs to distinguish wood base from paper overlay, avoiding misclassification as wooden articles
• Ensure compliance with formaldehyde emission standards for wooden components under EPA TSCA Title VI