Cotton Camera Equipment Bag from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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