Plastic-Surfaced Rolling Suitcase from China
A durable rolling suitcase with an outer surface primarily made of plastic sheeting, designed for air travel with expandable compartments and spinner wheels. It falls under HTS 4202.12.29 as a trunk or suitcase with outer surface of plastics, not specifically structured like luggage of 4202.11. This classification applies to general travel suitcases beyond executive or professional cases.
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
• Verify the outer surface is predominantly plastic sheeting via material testing to avoid reclassification to leather or textile headings
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'plastic outer surface' and provide lab reports on composition for CBP review