What is the HS code for Backpack / Rucksack?

The HS code for Backpack / Rucksack is 4202.92.15. Travelling bags, rucksacks — of textile materials, with outer surface of man-made fibres

What is the import duty rate for Backpack / Rucksack in the EU?

The EU MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) duty rate for Backpack / Rucksack (HS code 4202.92.15) is 3.7%, applied under the EU Combined Nomenclature (CN).

What is the US tariff rate for Backpack / Rucksack?

The US MFN duty rate for Backpack / Rucksack (HTS code 4202.92.15) is 17.6%, as listed in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Note that Section 301 tariffs may apply to goods of Chinese origin in addition to the MFN rate.

What is the UK import duty for Backpack / Rucksack?

The UK Global Tariff (UKGT) duty rate for Backpack / Rucksack (HS code 4202.92.15) is 3.7%. This applies post-Brexit and is independent of the EU rate.

Backpack / Rucksack — HS Code

Travelling bags, rucksacks — of textile materials, with outer surface of man-made fibres

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HS Code

4202 — Trunks, suit-cases, vanity cases, backpacks, handbags

🇪🇺 EU

3.7%

EU TARIC

🇺🇸 US

17.6%

USITC HTS

🇬🇧 UK

3.7%

UK Global Tariff

Classification Context

Chapter

Chapter 42 — Articles of leather; travel goods

Heading

4202 — Trunks, suit-cases, vanity cases, backpacks, handbags

Applicable Rule

GRI 1 — backpacks are classified under 4202 by outer surface material

Prior Rulings

EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)

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US — CBP CROSS Ruling Database

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UK — HMRC Trade Tariff

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Classification Notes

Backpacks and rucksacks are classified under 4202.92 with the subheading determined by outer surface material: man-made fibres (nylon, polyester) are 4202.92.15; cotton outer surface is 4202.92.19; leather is 4202.91.80. Hiking packs and day packs are all 4202.92. Frameless and frame packs follow the same classification — the internal frame is an accessory. The laptop compartment or hydration bladder sleeve does not re-classify the bag. Tactical/military-style MOLLE packs for non-military use are 4202.92. The US applies notably higher MFN rates (17.6%) on textile travel bags compared to the EU (3.7%).

MFN Duty Rates by Market

European Union

4202.92.15

3.7%

EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states

United States

4202.92.15

17.6%

US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods

United Kingdom

4202.92.15

3.7%

UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN

More Handbags & Leather Goods HS codes

Leather Handbag

4202.21.00

🇪🇺 3%🇺🇸 9%

Leather Wallet / Card Holder

4202.31.00

🇪🇺 3%🇺🇸 8%

Leather Belt

4205.00.90

🇪🇺 2.7%🇺🇸 Free

Leather Gloves

4203.21.00

🇪🇺 2.7%🇺🇸 14%

Official Sources & References

WCO HS Nomenclature

World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes

wcoomd.org

EU TARIC Database

European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates

ec.europa.eu

US HTS Schedule (USITC)

United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule

hts.usitc.gov

UK Global Tariff (HMRC)

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit

trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.

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