Canvas Tote Bag from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
27.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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