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Paper-Covered Aluminum Travel Organizer

A lightweight travel organizer pouch made from aluminum sheet material wholly covered with decorative paper, used for storing small travel essentials like cables and adapters. It falls under HTS 4202.99.5000 as a similar container primarily covered with paper, not made from leather, plastics, textiles, vulcanized fiber, or paperboard. The paper covering gives it a unique aesthetic while maintaining durability for travel use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+35.0%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪Germany7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇯🇵Japan7.8%+10.0%17.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4202.92.31Higher: 52.6% vs 42.8%

If the outer material is primarily textile rather than paper-covered metal

Textile materials as the main covering shift classification to the textile subheading in 4202.92, excluding paper-laminated structures.

7117.90.90Lower: 28.5% vs 42.8%

If designed specifically as a jewelry box with precious metal fittings giving essential character

Imitation jewelry articles with dominant precious metal elements fall under Chapter 71 per Chapter 42 notes.

3923.10.90Lower: 38% vs 42.8%

If made of plastic sheeting with paper, not designed for prolonged use

Short-use plastic bags with paper are excluded from 4202 by note 2(A)(a) and classified in 3923.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify that the paper covering constitutes the majority of the exterior surface to qualify under this subheading; partial coverage may shift to other 4202 codes

Provide detailed material composition documentation, including supplier affidavits confirming non-leather, non-plastic sheeting base

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as textile if any fabric lining is present—focus on outer covering material

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