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Metalized Leather Occupational Case

An occupational case with a metalized leather outer surface for durability, used by technicians for tools and meters. Chapter 42 note 1 defines leather to include metalized leather, so it falls under tariff item 4202.11.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11%—11%
🇲🇽Mexico11%—11%
🇺🇸United States11%—11%
🇩🇪Germany11%—11%
🇯🇵Japan11%—11%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4202.12.10Same rate: 11%

If the outer surface is of plastic sheeting

Plastic cases are classified separately.

4202.19.00Same rate: 11%

If the outer surface is of other materials

Cases of other materials fall under this subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Metalized leather is explicitly included in Chapter 42 note 1; cite this in documentation

• The occupational use (tools, meters) supports classification

• Ensure the metalized layer does not give the case essential character, which could shift to Chapter 71

Related Products under Tariff item 4202.11.00

Bonded Leather Salesman Sample Case

A compact case made from bonded (composition) leather, designed for sales representatives to carry product samples. It features clear interior pockets for easy organization and falls under tariff item 4202.11.00 as a similar container with an outer surface of composition leather.

Buffalo Leather Carryall

A heavy-duty buffalo leather carryall designed for overnight travel, featuring a reinforced base and multiple handles. Its thick hide provides durability and toughness, making it a practical container for short trips. It is classified under this tariff item because its outer surface is made of leather, as required for heading 42.02.

Buffalo Leather Field Reporter Case

A heavy-duty buffalo leather case designed for journalists, featuring waterproof seams and notebook slots. Its outer surface of leather qualifies it under tariff item 4202.11.00 as an occupational luggage case.

Buffalo Leather Weekend Duffel

A spacious duffel bag made from buffalo leather, designed for short trips and resembling a soft-sided suitcase. Its outer surface is entirely of leather, qualifying it under tariff item 4202.11.00 for trunks, suit-cases, and similar containers with a leather outer surface.

Calfskin Leather Dispatch Case

A slim calfskin dispatch case designed for couriers, similar to an attaché case. Its outer surface is of leather, making it a similar container to brief-cases under tariff item 4202.11.00.

Chamois Leather School Satchel

A soft chamois leather satchel for school use, with a padded strap and book compartments. Chapter 42 note 1 includes chamois leather in the definition of leather, so this satchel falls under tariff item 4202.11.00.