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Nylon Backpack from Germany

A lightweight nylon backpack for school or hiking, with padded straps and multiple compartments, outer surface of durable nylon textile fabric. Classified under HTS 4202.92.93 as a backpack with textile outer surface, distinguishing it from leather or plastic-dominated versions. This ensures proper tariff application for synthetic textile constructions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

17.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide fiber content labels and weave specifications to confirm textile dominance over any plastic components

• Document country-of-origin accurately, as many nylon backpacks originate from Asia with varying preferential duties

• Avoid misdeclaration as luggage if lightweight; heavy-duty models may fall under trunk/suitcase headings