Seagrass Structured Handbag from Japan
Elegant structured handbag woven from seagrass strips, a rush-like vegetable plaiting material, with framed top and interior pocket. Meets HTS 4602.19.29.20 criteria for unlined, direct-shape plaiting handbags. Durable for year-round fashion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test seagrass for moisture resistance; declare exact plaiting process
• Common pitfall: adding non-vegetable bindings risks Chapter 56 exclusion
• Use ventilated containers for organic materials