Palm Leaf Wicker Market Bag from Japan
Durable market bag interlaced from palm leaf strips via wickerwork, expandable for groceries or produce. Classified in HTS 4602.19.14.00 for palm leaf wickerwork bags made from plaiting materials. Meets definition excluding non-plaiting forms.
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
• Test weave flexibility; rigid structures may be probed for bamboo admixture
• Avoid import during peak seasons without pre-filed entries for faster release
• Document sustainability certifications as palm leaf is scrutinized for origin