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Polyester Business Portfolio Briefcase

A polyester briefcase resembling a portfolio, with legal pad holder and pen loops. Classified in HTS 4202.12.8130 as a briefcase of man-made textile materials. Suited for meetings and presentations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17.6%+37.5%55.1%
🇲🇽Mexico17.6%+10.0%27.6%
🇨🇦Canada17.6%+60.0%77.6%
🇩🇪Germany17.6%—17.6%
🇯🇵Japan17.6%—17.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4202.22.15Lower: 53.5% vs 55.1%

If structured as a handbag with textile surface

Handbags have separate subheading from briefcases.

4819.40Lower: 12.5% vs 55.1%

If paperboard portfolio without textile cover

Paperboard articles classify under chapter 48.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Use precise HTS description matching 'briefcases' in invoices

• Provide weave analysis if polyester blends questioned