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Cotton Executive Overnight Briefcase from Japan

Cotton twill briefcase with overnight compartment for toiletries and change of clothes. Still under HTS 4202.12.89.20 as primary briefcase function with cotton exterior. Hybrid design.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

17.6%

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

• Prioritize briefcase features over travel aspects in declarations

• Weigh compartments to prove documents/tools dominate

• Avoid insulated toiletry sections per insulated bag exclusions