Rimowa Original Aluminum Suitcase from Germany
Rimowa's iconic hard-shell suitcase uses aircraft-grade polycarbonate plastic exterior, rigid on all four sides for durability. Classified in HTS 4202.12.21.20 for structured plastic suitcases per the tariff description.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document polycarbonate as 'sheeting of plastics' via supplier specs; metal frames are inner structure only
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling hybrid materials—outer visible surface must be plastic dominant
• For EU imports, confirm rigidity testing to distinguish from semi-rigid 4202.12.21.90