Palm Leaf Market Tote Bag from Japan
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.
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
• 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