Cotton Camera Equipment Bag from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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