Cotton Camera Equipment Bag from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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