Palm Leaf Woven Tote Handbag from China
A casual tote handbag handcrafted from interlaced palm leaf strips, shaped directly for everyday use with short carry handles. Classified under HTS 4602.19.25.00 for other palm leaf handbags and flatgoods made from plaiting materials per Chapter 46 notes. Its unlined, natural construction emphasizes eco-friendly basketry tradition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide photos or samples showing direct plaiting construction to distinguish from assembled goods of heading 4601
• Label as 'palm leaf' accurately; mislabeling as generic 'straw' risks audit and reclassification
• Check for prohibited treatments like chemical stiffeners that could classify as Chapter 39 plastics