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Paper-Covered Aluminum Travel Organizer from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45.3%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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