Cotton Gym Tote Bag from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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