Cotton Camera Equipment Bag from China

Protective shoulder bag made of water-resistant cotton textile with plastic sheeting padded compartments for cameras and lenses. Falls under HTS 4202.92.60.91 as a camera case with outer surface of cotton and plastic sheeting, explicitly listed in heading 4202. Not a mere plastic article due to textile dominance.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Submit technical drawings showing padding and compartments to prove 'case' status vs. simple pouch

Watch for precious metal fittings; minor ones stay in 4202, but if essential character changes, goes to Chapter 71