Plastic-Surfaced Rolling Suitcase from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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