Nylon-Reinforced Plastic Case
A plastic case with minimal nylon reinforcement for executive travel, maintaining plastic as the outer surface. It falls under tariff item 4202.12.90 as an 'other' plastic container similar to attache cases.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the outer surface is primarily textile
This alternative applies when the outer surface is textile, not plastic, which may occur if nylon dominates.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the plastic remains the dominant outer surface despite nylon reinforcement
• Keep the product specifications for customs
• No special restrictions
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