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
57.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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