Bamboo Plaited Tote Handbag from Germany
Spacious tote handbag interlaced directly from bamboo cane strips, a qualifying plaiting material, with open top and short handles. Under HTS 4602.19.29.20 for unlined vegetable material handbags made to shape. Lightweight and sustainable for market or beach use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source bamboo compliant with CITES if from protected species; label fiber origin accurately
• Pitfall: confusing with Chapter 44 wood articles—stress plaiting process
• Batch test for durability to meet retail standards