Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers

HS code 4202.12.21 covers trunks, suitcases, and similar containers with an outer surface of plastics, specifically structured and rigid ones. Use this code for importing these types of travel goods, keeping in mind duty rates are generally 20%, but may be free or 17.5% depending on the origin and any applicable trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 42.

Detailed information for HTS Code 4202.12.21

AI Summary

This tariff code falls within Chapter 42, which covers articles of leather, saddlery, travel goods, and similar containers. Specifically, code 4202.12.21 applies to trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, and similar containers with an outer surface of plastics. This code further breaks down into two statistical suffixes: 4202.12.21.20 for structured, rigid containers, and 4202.12.21.50 for all other containers; choose the suffix that best describes the container’s construction and rigidity. Note that goods made of sheeting of plastics with handles not designed for prolonged use are excluded, as are bags falling under other specific classifications like those in subcategories 4202.11 through 4202.39.

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General Duty

20%

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,NP,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG) 17.5% (E)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 4202.12.21 is 20%, applying to all subdivisions (4202.12.21.20 and 4202.12.21.50) unless a special rate applies. Special rates of either Free or 17.5% are available based on the country of origin and eligibility for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) or preference programs; the specific country determines which rate applies. No report units are specified for this code. This means the duty rate will depend on the origin of the goods and whether they qualify for preferential treatment under applicable trade agreements.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 45%

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Code subdivisions

4202.12.21.20

Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; traveling bags, insulated food or beverage bags, toiletry bags, knapsacks and backpacks, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, purses, map cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle cases, jewelry boxes, powder cases, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper: > Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers: > With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials: > With outer surface of plastics: > Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers > Structured, rigid on all sides

4202.12.21.50

Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; traveling bags, insulated food or beverage bags, toiletry bags, knapsacks and backpacks, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, purses, map cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle cases, jewelry boxes, powder cases, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper: > Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers: > With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials: > With outer surface of plastics: > Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 42 ARTICLES OF LEATHER; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILKWORM GUT) VIII 42-1 Notes 1. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "leather" includes chamois (including combination chamois) leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metalized leather. 2. This chapter does not cover: (a) Sterile surgical catgut or similar sterile suture materials (heading 3006); (b) Articles of apparel or clothing accessories (except gloves, mittens and mitts), lined with furskin or artificial fur or to which furskin or artificial fur is attached on the outside, except as mere trimming (heading 4303 or 4304); (c) Made up articles of netting (heading 5608); (d) Articles of chapter 64; (e) Headgear or parts thereof of chapter 65; (f) Whips, riding-crops or other articles of heading 6602; (g) Cuff-links, bracelets or other imitation jewelry (heading 7117); (h) Fittings or trimmings for harness, such as stirrups, bits, horse brasses and buckles, separately entered (generally section XV); (ij) Strings, skins for drums or the like, or other parts of musical instruments (heading 9209); (k) Articles of chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings); (l) Articles of chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports equipment); or (m) Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, button molds or other parts of these articles, button blanks, of heading 9606. 3. (A) In addition to the provisions of note 2, above, heading 4202 does not cover: (a) Bags made of sheeting of plastics, whether or not printed, with handles, not designed for prolonged use (heading 3923); (b) Articles of plaiting materials (heading 4602). (B) Articles of headings 4202 and 4203 which have parts of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) remain classified in those headings even if such parts constitute more than minor fittings or minor ornamentation, provided that these parts do not give the articles their essential character. If, on the other hand, the parts give the articles their essential character, the articles are to be classified in chapter 71. 4. For the purposes of heading 4203, the expression "articles of apparel and clothing accessories" applies, inter alia, to gloves, mittens and mitts (including those for sport or for protection), aprons and other protective clothing, braces, belts, bandoliers and wrist straps, but excluding watch straps (heading 9113). Additional U.S. Notes 1. For the purposes of heading 4202, the expression "travel, sports and similar bags" means goods, other than those falling in subheadings 4202.11 through 4202.39, of a kind designed for carrying clothing and other personal effects during travel, including backpacks and shopping bags of this heading, but does not include binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, bottle cases and similar containers. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes VIII 42-2 Notes (con.) 2. For purposes of classifying articles under subheadings 4202.12, 4202.22, 4202.32, and 4202.92, articles of textile fabric impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics (whether compact or cellular) shall be regarded as having an outer surface of textile material or of sheeting of plastics, depending upon whether and the extent to which the textile constituent or the plastic constituent makes up the exterior surface of the article. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes VIII 42-3

Section notes

SECTION VIII RAW HIDES AND SKINS, LEATHER, FURSKINS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; SADDLERY AND HARNESS;TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILKWORM GUT) VIII-1 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes VIII-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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