Straw Woven Handbag from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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