Plastic Sheeting & Textile Outer Surface Handbags

The US schedule breaks down textile-surface handbags by construction (braided vs. non-braided), pile or tufted finish, and then by fiber type — silk (≥85% by weight), cotton, man-made fibers, vegetable fibers, and residual categories. Importers must obtain fiber content certification from the manufacturer and ensure the commercial invoice specifies both construction method and fiber composition to support correct classification.

Yes. The US tariff schedule explicitly separates braided handbags from non-braided ones within the textile-surface category, and further distinguishes by fiber type within the braided group (e.g., abaca, cotton, man-made fibers, silk). A bag that is only partly braided may still qualify for the braided lines if it is 'wholly or partly' of braid, so the degree of braiding and the dominant fiber both need to be documented.