Ballistic Nylon Laptop Messenger Bag from Japan
Protective messenger bag of ballistic nylon for laptops, with padded sleeve and textile surface. HTS 4202.12.89.80 includes it as other attache/school satchel-like container of textiles. Balances style and durability for commuters.
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
• Test padding materials to confirm textile dominance over plastics
• Include laptop compartment specs in invoices for valuation
• Mark as 'not spectacle case' to avoid 4202.12.20 confusion