HS code 420212 tariff rate
With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials:
HS 420212
With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials:
Current US base rate (structured schedule)
20%
Rates vary by line: 20%, 6.3%, 5.7%, 17.6%
Effective date
No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.
Duty stack summary
- Base rate (MFN): varies by line (20%, 6.3%, 5.7%, 17.6%).
- Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
- Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.
Summary
HS 420212 covers with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials:. The structured schedule lists a base rate of 20% on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.
What this rate means for an importer
No single base rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates, shown in the table below.
The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.
Tariff lines in this category
Showing 12 of 21 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.
| Line | Base rate | Goods |
|---|---|---|
| 4202.12 | See schedule | With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials: |
| 4202.12.21 | 20% | Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers |
| 4202.12.21.20 | See schedule | Structured, rigid on all sides |
| 4202.12.21.50 | See schedule | Other |
| 4202.12.29 | 20% | Other |
| 4202.12.29.10 | See schedule | Attache cases, briefcases and similar containers |
| 4202.12.29.25 | See schedule | Other |
| 4202.12.29.35 | See schedule | Attache cases, briefcases and similar containers |
| 4202.12.29.85 | See schedule | Other |
| 4202.12.40.00 | 6.3% | Of cotton (369) |
| 4202.12.60.00 | 5.7% | Other (870) |
| 4202.12.81 | 17.6% | Of man-made fibers |
More in HS chapter 42 (Leather goods and handbags)
Nearby codes: 420100 420211 420219 420221 420222 420229 420231
Nearby chapters: Chapter 41 - Chapter 43
HS 420212 questions
What is the US base rate for HS 420212?
No single rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates: 20%, 6.3%, 5.7%, 17.6%, listed in the table on this page. Match your goods to the closest line and confirm it with your broker.
Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 420212?
No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.
Where does this rate come from?
The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.
Can I use this page to classify my goods?
No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.
How do I get an alert if the rate for HS 420212 changes?
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Get alerts for HS 420212General information only, for educational and planning purposes. This is not legal advice and not a customs classification determination for your specific goods or entries. Tariff classification of your products should be confirmed with your licensed customs broker. Rates shown as 'detected' are taken from official notice text and are not confirmed; rates shown as 'confirmed' come from structured HTS data, which updates days to weeks after legal effective dates. Last updated 2026-09-28 from the structured US tariff schedule. Rates change; confirm with your broker before you act.