Palm Leaf Pocket Change Purse from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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