Bamboo Woven Duffel Bag from Germany
A cylindrical duffel-style bag interlaced from thin bamboo plaiting strips, suitable for overnight luggage with drawstring closure. Falls under HTS 4602.19.29.40 as other vegetable plaiting luggage/handbags. Bamboo in strip form qualifies as plaiting material per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm bamboo strips are unprocessed for plaiting (not chapter 44 lumber) via lab tests if challenged
• Declare weight accurately; lightweight plaiting avoids heavier luggage tariffs