Canvas Tote Bag from China
A sturdy canvas tote bag designed for everyday shopping or carrying essentials, featuring reinforced handles and an outer surface primarily of woven textile material. It falls under HTS 4202.92.93 as a shopping bag with an outer surface of textile materials, excluding those with significant plastic sheeting. This classification applies to durable, reusable bags not designed for prolonged heavy use like luggage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the outer surface is predominantly textile (over 50%) via lab testing to avoid reclassification to plastic sheeting categories
• Include detailed invoices specifying fabric composition and construction method to prevent undervaluation disputes