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
19%
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
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