Plastic-Surfaced Rolling Suitcase from Japan
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 — 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
• 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