Wooden Handbag with Lacquer Finish from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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