Straw Woven Handbag from Canada
A lightweight handbag handcrafted from woven natural straw plaiting materials, shaped directly into a tote style with sturdy handles. It falls under HTS 4602.19.29.20 as it is made directly to shape from vegetable plaiting materials like straw, classified specifically as a handbag. No lining is added, emphasizing its natural basketwork construction.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the plaiting materials are solely vegetable-based like straw to avoid reclassification; provide certificates of origin for natural fiber content
• Common pitfall: ensure no synthetic linings that could shift to plastic article headings
• Label as 'handwoven straw' for accurate declaration