Assembled Laptop Bags from US Canvas from Japan
Canvas laptop sleeves cut from US heavy duck canvas, assembled with zippers and padding abroad before return. US canvas components maintain identity through permitted assembly operations per 9802.00.80.42 and note 7(a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use detailed cut sheets matching US fabric exports to imported assemblies
• Photograph assembly process showing only sewing/padding, no fabric cutting abroad
• File claims promptly; 9802 entries subject to strict 5-year record retention