Hard-Shell Suitcase / Trolley Case — HS Code
Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive cases — with outer surface of plastics
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HS Code
4202 — Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 42 — Articles of leather; saddlery; handbags; travel goods
Heading
4202 — Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — suitcases and trolley cases are specifically named in heading 4202
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Hard-shell suitcases with a plastic (polycarbonate, ABS, or polypropylene) outer surface are classified under 4202.12. Soft-sided fabric suitcases are 4202.12.19 (textile outer surface). The 20% US duty rate makes suitcases one of the more heavily taxed consumer products. Spinner wheels, telescopic handles, and integrated TSA locks are accessories that do not change the classification. Suitcase sets sold together are classified by the largest piece.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
4202.12.50
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
4202.12.50
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
4202.12.50
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
More Luggage & Travel HS codes
Travel Backpack / Rucksack
4202.92.91
Universal Travel Adapter
8536.69.90
Packing Cubes / Travel Organisers
4202.92.91
Luggage Scale / Handheld Scale
8423.81.50
Passport Holder / Travel Wallet
4202.32.10
Travel Neck Pillow / U-Pillow
9404.90.10
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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