Raffia Knit Shoulder Bag from Japan
A casual shoulder bag interlaced from raffia leaf strips (broad leaf plaiting material), forming a slouchy flatgood with adjustable strap. Classified in HTS 4602.19.29 as other luggage/flatgoods of vegetable plaiting, directly woven to shape. Lined with polyester.
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
• Specify raffia as 'strips from broad leaves' in documentation to match chapter definition
• Photos of plaiting construction help CBP verify against assembled imports