Polycarbonate Hardside Suitcase
A durable hardside suitcase made with a polycarbonate outer shell, featuring 360-degree spinner wheels and expandable compartments for travel. It falls under HTS 4202.12.21.50 as a trunk, suitcase or similar container with an outer surface primarily of plastics. The rigid plastic shell provides protection for luggage contents during transit.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer surface is primarily leather or composition leather
Leather-faced suitcases shift to the leather subcategory under the same heading group.
If designed for retail sale with textile outer surface
Traveling bags or backpacks with textile exteriors fall under textile materials subheading.
If made of plastic sheeting not designed for prolonged use
Disposable or short-term use plastic bags are excluded from Chapter 42 per notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the outer surface is predominantly plastic (over 50%) via material composition certificates to confirm classification
• Include detailed packing lists specifying dimensions and weight to facilitate customs valuation
• Avoid misclassification as textile-covered by ensuring no significant fabric outer layer
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