Fly Fishing Bamboo Creel Bag from Japan
Compact bamboo creel for fly anglers to hold trout, with fine weave to retain small fish. Plaited directly from bamboo vegetable materials into fishing shape. Falls under HTS 4602.11.05.00 as specified fishing basket.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Pair with fishing license docs if sampled for US events; emphasize recreational fishing design
• Test weave integrity for customs inspection to confirm plaiting material status
• Avoid adding leather straps that exclude plaiting classification per Chapter notes