Nylon Hiking Backpack from Japan
A durable backpack designed for hiking and outdoor activities, featuring multiple compartments and adjustable straps, with an outer surface primarily of nylon textile material. It falls under HTS 4202.92.45.00 as a travel or sports bag with an outer surface of textile materials, excluding backpacks specifically with outer surface of leather. This classification applies to structured bags intended for carrying personal items during travel or sports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
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
• Verify the outer surface is predominantly textile (e.g
• nylon >50%) via lab testing to avoid reclassification to plastic sheeting headings
• Include detailed packing lists and textile content declarations; ensure no leather covering exceeds minor trim levels