Plastic Camera Equipment Case from Japan
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 — 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
• 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