Assembled Leather Handbag from U.S. Leather Pieces from Japan
Structured leather tote handbag assembled from U.S.-origin pre-cut leather panels, lining fabric, and hardware components exported ready for assembly. Components maintained identity through stitching and riveting operations incidental to assembly, qualifying for 9802.00.80.44 under note 7(b)(i).
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
• Prove U.S. manufacture of leather pieces with tannery and cutting records
• Clearly separate any non-U.S. components (thread, adhesive) in value declarations
• Ensure assembly records show only permitted operations per 9802 regulations