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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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