Handmade Jamaican Straw Market Bag from China
Woven entirely by hand from Jamaican sisal fibers, this traditional market bag features folklore knotting patterns passed down through generations. As a handmade cottage industry good from a CBTPA beneficiary, it qualifies under HTS 9820.11.30 per U.S. note 4 requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require artisan certification and photos showing hand-weaving process; Verify natural fiber content through laboratory testing if challenged; Avoid metal hardware that could reclassify as Chapter 42