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Plastic School Satchel Backpack from Japan

A backpack-style school satchel with tough plastic outer surface for books and supplies, water-resistant for students. Under HTS 4202.12.29 as school satchels or similar with plastic surface, not insulated or sports-specific. Durable plastic suits daily school transport.

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

• Declare as 'school satchel' with age-appropriate sizing to match description

• Avoid adding insulation, as that shifts to insulated bag subheadings

• Check for lead content in plastic if for children under CPSIA rules