HS code for suitcases & luggage

HS code

4202.12

US tariff lines

US general duty

5.7% – 20%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Suitcases, briefcases and laptop cases with an outer surface of plastic or textile are 4202.12.

US tariff lines under 4202.12

US HTS code	Description	General duty
4202.12.21	With outer surface of plastics › Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers 2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 4202.12.21.20 — Structured, rigid on all sides 4202.12.21.50 — Other	20%
4202.12.29	With outer surface of plastics › Other 4 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 4202.12.29.10 — Structured, rigid on all sides › Attache cases, briefcases and similar containers 4202.12.29.25 — Structured, rigid on all sides › Other 4202.12.29.35 — Other › Attache cases, briefcases and similar containers 4202.12.29.85 — Other › Other	20%
4202.12.40	With outer surface of textile materials › Of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction › Of cotton (369)	6.3%
4202.12.60	With outer surface of textile materials › Of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction › Other (870)	5.7%
4202.12.81	With outer surface of textile materials › Of man-made fibers 2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 4202.12.81.30 — Attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, occupational luggage cases and similar containers (670) 4202.12.81.70 — Other (670)	17.6%
4202.12.89	With outer surface of textile materials › Other 6 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 4202.12.89.10 — Attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, occupational luggage cases and similar containers › Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste 4202.12.89.20 — Attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, occupational luggage cases and similar containers › Of cotton (369) 4202.12.89.40 — Attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, occupational luggage cases and similar containers › Other (870) 4202.12.89.50 — Other › Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste 4202.12.89.60 — Other › Of cotton (369) 4202.12.89.80 — Other › Other (870)	17.6%

Import duty on suitcases & luggage by country

Import into the US

5.7% – 20%

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Import into the UK

2% – 8%

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Import into the EU

3.7% – 9.7%

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Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for suitcases & luggage?

The international HS code for suitcases & luggage is 4202.12. Suitcases, briefcases and laptop cases with an outer surface of plastic or textile are 4202.12.

Q2What is the US import duty on suitcases & luggage?

It depends on the exact line: 6 US tariff lines sit under 4202.12, with general rates of 5.7% – 20%. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for suitcases & luggage?

The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 4202.12 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (4202.12) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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