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Paper-Covered Aluminum Travel Organizer from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

17.8%

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

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