Palm Leaf Pocket Change Purse from Japan
A small coin purse woven directly from plaited palm leaf strips, designed to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. It falls under HTS 4602.19.23.00 as an article of palm leaf plaiting material normally carried in pockets or handbags, excluding luggage or larger handbags.
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
• Verify the plaiting material is genuine palm leaf via supplier certification to avoid reclassification as synthetic
• Include detailed photos and material composition in entry docs to confirm 'pocket/handbag' size under 4602.19.23.00
• Check for lining; unlined items are straightforward, but lined may require proof it's not changing the essential character