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Canvas Travel Duffel Bag from Japan

A spacious duffel bag made primarily from cotton canvas, a vegetable fiber, designed for travel with durable handles and a zippered main compartment. It falls under HTS 4202.92.20.00 as a travel bag with an outer surface of non-pile, non-tufted textile material from vegetable fibers like cotton. The sturdy construction suits airline carry-on or checked luggage.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% vegetable fibers like cotton via lab tests for accurate classification

• Include detailed invoices specifying 'not pile or tufted' construction to avoid reclassification

• Watch for quota restrictions on cotton products; apply for licenses early if applicable