Wooden Briefcase Covered with Paper from China
A sturdy wooden briefcase primarily covered with paper laminate, designed for carrying documents and laptops. It falls under HTS 4202.99.2000 because it is a briefcase made of wood wholly or mainly covered with paper and not lined with textile fabrics. The paper covering provides a lightweight, protective finish without textile lining.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.3%
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
• Verify the wood is wholly or mainly covered with paper per Chapter 42 notes to avoid misclassification as plain wood articles
• Provide documentation proving no textile lining and paper coverage exceeds 50% of surface area
• Ensure compliance with phytosanitary certificates for wood to prevent customs delays