Natural Rattan Shopping Flatbag from Japan
Flat, foldable shopping bag made from tightly plaited rattan, with short handles for market use. Classified in HTS 4602.12.25.00 as other rattan flatgoods. Its direct-from-plaiting construction excludes it from textile chapters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use HTS explanatory notes to justify plaiting material dominance
• Package individually for retail to affirm flatgoods status