Palm Leaf Handbag

A stylish unstructured handbag woven directly from palm leaf strips, featuring short handles for hand-carrying. Falls under HTS 4602.19.16.00 as an other bag of palm leaf vegetable plaiting materials, unlined. Perfect for casual outings with sustainable flair.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4602.19Same rate: 40%

If of raffia or other palm materials specifically

Raffia palm variants have separate provisions within palm leaf subheading structure.

4202.22Lower: 27.6% vs 40%

If with substantial plastic sheeting/coating

Handbags of plastic materials or lined heavily classify under Chapter 42.

7117.90.90.00Lower: 28.5% vs 40%

If adorned with imitation jewelry as principal feature

Articles where decorative elements predominate shift to Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from textile handbags by emphasizing plaiting process in entry docs

Test for minimal metal (zippers rare); significant fittings trigger Chapter 42

Use photos proving direct plaiting to shape, per heading requirements