Straw Woven Handbag from China
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 — China → United States
42.8%
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
• 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