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Laminated Plastic Paper Coin Purse from Germany

A small zippered purse for loose change, made from paper reinforced and fully encased in thin plastic sheeting for flexibility and spill-proofing. It qualifies for HTS 4202.39.10.00 as a typical pocket or handbag-carried container of paper/plastic construction.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Use detailed photos and material breakdowns in entry docs to prove 'wholly covered with paper' per chapter notes

• Avoid generic 'wallet' descriptions; specify dimensions under 6 inches for pocket classification

• Watch for CBP challenges on lamination thickness, which could reclassify as pure plastics