4202.12—With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials
General duty rate
5.7% – 20%
Across 16 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Plain-English explanation
HTS 4202.12 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials. It sits in Chapter 42: Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut, Section VIII: Raw Hides, Skins, Leather, Furskins, Saddlery and Harness; Travel Goods, Handbags; Articles of Animal Gut and rolls up 16 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from 5.7% to 20%. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 4202.12(16)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
4202.12.21.20Structured, rigid on all sides20%4202.12.21.50Other20%4202.12.29.10Attache cases, briefcases and similar containers20%4202.12.29.25Other20%4202.12.29.35Attache cases, briefcases and similar containers20%4202.12.29.85Other20%4202.12.40.00Of cotton (369)6.3%4202.12.60.00Other (870)5.7%4202.12.81.30Attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, occupational luggage cases and similar containers (670)17.6%4202.12.81.70Other (670)17.6%4202.12.89.10Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste17.6%4202.12.89.20Of cotton (369)17.6%4202.12.89.40Other (870)17.6%4202.12.89.50Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste17.6%4202.12.89.60Of cotton (369)17.6%4202.12.89.80Other (870)17.6%Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 4202.12 cover?
HTS 4202.12 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials. It belongs to Chapter 42 and rolls up 16 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 4202.12?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 4202.12 range from 5.7% to 20%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 4202.12?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 4202.12 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 4202.12?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 4202.12 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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