4202.29.20.00/Wooden Handbag with Lacquer Finish/Japan

Wooden Handbag with Lacquer Finish from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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