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Willow Tote Shopping Bag

A spacious open-top tote bag woven directly from willow strips, ideal for shopping or beach use, with minimal lining and cotton web handles. Classified under HTS 4602.19.22.00 for its willow plaiting construction as a flatgood handbag. Excludes twine or rope elements per Chapter exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+37.5%43.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4202.92.31Higher: 55.1% vs 43.3%

If with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or textile

Added plastic or textile coverings change material composition, moving it from plaiting materials to Chapter 42 handbags.

4601.99.90Lower: 40.8% vs 43.3%

If imported as unbound plaits or sheets for later assembly

Unfinished plaiting products bound in parallel strands are under 4601, not shaped articles of 4602.

7117.90.75.00Lower: 12.5% vs 43.3%

If assembled into costume jewelry or ornamental sets

Imitation jewelry incorporating willow elements falls under Chapter 71 rather than basketwork.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label fiber content accurately, noting willow as principal material (>50% by weight) to support 4602 classification

• Document weaving process to prove 'made directly to shape' from plaiting materials, preventing shifts to Chapter 42