Nylon-Reinforced Plastic Briefcase from China
A briefcase with a plastic outer shell reinforced by minor nylon panels, padded for laptop carry. Falls under HTS 4202.12.29.85 due to predominant plastic surface on a briefcase structure, excluding specific bags. Plastic sheeting must cover chiefly for this classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document plastic surface percentage (>50%) with supplier specs to defend against textile reclass
• Check for Section 301 tariffs if from China
• Use ISF filings early for briefcase imports