Bamboo Hobo Handbag from Japan
Slouchy hobo-style handbag woven to shape from flexible bamboo strips, lined for shape retention. HTS 4602.11.21.00 covers such lined or unlined bamboo flatgoods and handbags from plaiting materials. Fashion-forward sustainable accessory.
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
• Use photos and construction diagrams in entry documentation to illustrate plaiting method
• Ensure no Chapter 94 exclusions like furniture components
• Monitor for undervaluation claims on handmade artisan value