Raffia Knit Bag from Japan
Open-weave shoulder bag from raffia leaf strips, plaited for fashion carryalls. HTS 4602.19.18.00 covers this other vegetable bag without lining, directly shaped. Lightweight summer accessory.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Raffia qualifies as broad leaf strips per chapter notes; verify processing
• Colorfastness tests prevent textile blend disputes
• Market as 'bag' not 'purse' for correct heading