Polyester Lipstick Case from Japan
Protective tube or holder of polyester fabric for cosmetics like lipstick, sized for pocket or purse. Falls under HTS 4202.32.9300 as a man-made fiber container for personal articles normally handbag-carried. Excludes rigid metal or plastic versions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no precious metal parts that could shift to Chapter 71
• Invoice as 'textile cosmetic case' with fiber specs
• Pitfall: oversized units may classify as toiletry bags elsewhere