Willow Wicker Handbag from China
A stylish handbag crafted directly from woven willow plaiting materials, featuring a structured shape with leather strap handles and optional fabric lining. It falls under HTS 4602.19.22.00 as a handbag made from willow, a qualifying vegetable plaiting material per Chapter 46 notes. The direct shaping from plaiting materials distinguishes it from assembled goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the product is made directly from willow plaiting materials (strips suitable for weaving) and not assembled from pre-made panels of 4601 to avoid reclassification
• Include certificates of vegetable origin and photos showing willow weave structure for CBP review during entry