Straw Woven Handbag from Japan
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 — 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
• 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