Nylon-Reinforced Plastic Case from Japan
Plastic case with minimal nylon reinforcement for executive travel, maintaining plastic as outer surface. Under HTS 4202.12.21.50 as 'other' plastic container similar to attache cases. Reinforcement adds tear resistance without changing material classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove plastic > textile via surface area measurements in disputes
• Specify reinforcement as 'trimming' per furskin note analogy
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics textile bales