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