Cotton Briefcase Satchel from China
A professional cotton canvas briefcase with flap closure, designed for documents and laptops, featuring cotton webbing straps. Falls under HTS 4202.12.40.00 as its outer surface is cotton textile (vegetable fiber, non-pile), categorized with attache cases and briefcases. Suitable for business travel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide photos and specs proving cotton dominates outer surface visibility
• Ensure no leather or plastic trims alter essential character
• Prepare for CBP exams on fiber content claims