Willow Tote Shopping Bag from Japan
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.
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
• 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