Bamboo Plaited Tote Handbag from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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