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Plastic Camera Equipment Case from Germany

A protective hard-shell case with foam inserts and plastic outer surface for transporting cameras and lenses during travel. It qualifies for HTS 4202.12.29 as a camera case or similar container with outer surface of plastics, not covered by binocular or spectacle specifics. The rigid plastic provides impact protection aligning with chapter definitions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide photos and specs showing plastic exterior and protective purpose to distinguish from Chapter 39 plastic boxes

• Comply with CITES if case includes exotic material accents, though plastic dominant avoids leather rules