Rimowa Aluminum Suitcase Frame from Germany
Precision-engineered aluminum frame from Rimowa used in premium polycarbonate luggage, featuring grooved profiles for shell attachment and telescopic handle integration. Classified under HTS 7616.99.10.00 as a dedicated luggage frame made of aluminum alloys. Typically exported as a standalone component for final assembly.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.85.0750%Except as provided in headings 9903.85.09, 9903.85.68 or 9903.85.70, derivative aluminum products, provided for in the tariff provisions enumerated in subdivision (j) of note 19 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Include technical specifications proving the frame's dimensional compatibility only with luggage shells to prevent misclassification
• Label clearly as 'luggage frame components' and avoid including any fabric or plastic coverings that could trigger Chapter 42
• Conduct material testing if alloy content is borderline to confirm it qualifies as aluminum alloy per Chapter 76 subheading notes