Willow Woven Tote Bag from Germany
A spacious tote bag handwoven from flexible willow strips, directly shaped into a rectangular form with sturdy handles for everyday carrying. It falls under HTS 4602.19.29 as basketwork luggage made from vegetable plaiting materials like willow, not classified as handbags but as other flatgoods. Lined with simple cotton fabric for durability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the plaiting materials are solely vegetable-based (e.g
• willow strips) to avoid reclassification under plastics or other chapters
• Provide origin certificates confirming handwoven from plaiting materials; declare any lining materials separately to prevent duty adjustments