Cotton Gym Tote Bag

A spacious open-top tote bag made from heavy cotton canvas for carrying gym clothes and gear, with short handles and a zippered pocket. Classified under HTS 4202.92.15.00 as a sports bag with outer surface of plain cotton textile (vegetable fiber, non-pile). Its design supports active use like gym or sports activities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+35.0%41.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇩🇪Germany6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇯🇵Japan6.3%+10.0%16.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

4202.92.45.00Higher: 55% vs 41.3%

If for handbags rather than sports bags

If marketed primarily as fashion handbag vs sports utility, it shifts within textile travel/sports bag structure.

4202.91Lower: 14.5% vs 41.3%

If outer surface primarily leather or composition leather

Leather-faced versions classify under leather headings even with cotton interiors.

6305.90.00.00Lower: 23.7% vs 41.3%

If sold as household textile sack without rigid structure

Flexible cotton sacks for household use lack 'container' features of Chapter 42 articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document bag's intended sports/travel use with product specs to support 4202 classification over general textiles

Avoid adding plastic sheeting linings that could dominate outer surface, risking reclassification

Conduct fiber content analysis if blends exceed cotton threshold for 'of cotton' status

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