Palm Leaf Beach Tote Bag from Germany
An oversized beach tote crafted from wide palm leaf strips, designed with reinforced bottom for carrying towels and gear. Under HTS 4602.19.25.00 for other palm leaf flatgoods luggage from plaiting materials, as it meets the direct-to-shape weaving criteria in Chapter 46 notes. Unlined for breathability in humid conditions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for insect residues common in palm leaf; fumigation certificates prevent quarantine holds
• Quantify plaiting material percentage if blended; must predominate to stay in 4602
• Mark country of origin indelibly, as handicraft authenticity affects quota exemptions