Cotton Backpack for School from Germany
A practical school backpack made from heavy-duty cotton canvas with padded straps, laptop compartment, and organizer pockets. HTS 4202.12.89.60 applies as a knapsack/backpack with cotton textile outer surface, excluding plastic or leather-dominated versions. Cotton provides the primary protective structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify based on outer-facing material; inner linings don't affect textile designation if cotton exterior dominates
• Use HTS advisory rulings for padded vs unpadded cotton variants to confirm 4202 scope