Palm Leaf Market Tote Bag

A spacious tote bag woven from palm leaves, designed for carrying produce or groceries with reinforced shoulder straps. Classified under HTS 4602.19.16.00 as an unlined bag of palm leaf plaiting materials, shaped directly without metal frames. Its lightweight, eco-friendly design suits daily market use.

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.

4602.19.25.00Higher: 53% vs 40%

If specifically laundry or clothes baskets/bags

Laundry-specific palm leaf items have dedicated subheading for end-use distinction.

4202.92.31Higher: 52.6% vs 40%

If fitted with leather or substantial textile lining

Travel/leisure bags with significant non-vegetable components shift to Chapter 42 leather goods.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 40%

If made from textile materials rather than plaiting fibers

Woven textile bags fall under Chapter 63, excluding true plaiting materials per chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact plaiting material as palm leaf; blends with other fibers require fiber content breakdown

Include weaving process documentation to prove direct shaping from plaiting materials per Chapter 46 notes

Watch for reclassification if bag includes non-plaited lining exceeding minimal thresholds