Straw Market Tote from Japan
A wide-mouthed tote woven from straw plaiting materials for shopping or beach outings. HTS 4602.19.18.00 applies to this other vegetable basket/bag without lining, directly plaited to shape. Natural look popular in fashion.
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
• Straw must be in plaiting form; baled straw reverts to agricultural chapters
• Seasonal dyeing is ok if fibers remain plaitable; synthetic coatings exclude
• Declare capacity; oversized may face quota-like scrutiny