Bamboo Woven Duffel Bag from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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