Nylon Hiking Backpack from China
A durable backpack designed for hiking and outdoor activities, featuring multiple compartments and adjustable straps, with an outer surface primarily of nylon man-made fibers. It falls under HTS 4202.92.31.31 as a travel/sports bag with outer surface of man-made fiber textiles, excluding any insulated features. This classification applies to non-insulated backpacks made mainly from synthetic fabrics like nylon.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the outer surface is predominantly man-made fibers (over 50%) via lab testing for accurate classification; include detailed fabric composition in commercial invoice
• Avoid misdeclaring as leather-covered to prevent penalties
• Check for any plastic sheeting components that might shift to 4202.92.15