ANNOUNCEMENT 26 Sep 2018

Raffia handbags are being reclassified in a way that results in a higher tariff.

 

NUMBER OF INTERVENTIONS

1

  • 1 harmful
  • 0 neutral
  • 0 liberalising

SOURCE

https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2018-Oct/Customs%20Bulletin%20Weekly%2C%20Vol.%2052%2C%20September%2026%2C%202018%2C%20No.%2039-Title.pdf

Inception date: 26 Nov 2018 | Removal date: open ended
Still in force

Import tariff

In a decision published in the September 26, 2018 edition of Customs Bulletin and Decisions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposed that raffia handbags be reclassified from HTSUS 4602.19.2920 (5.3% duty) to 4602.19.2500 (18%). The change will be effective with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after November 26, 2018.

AFFECTED SECTORS

 
319

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

 
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