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Rimowa Original Aluminum Suitcase from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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