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%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
• 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