What is the HS code for Travel Backpack / Rucksack?

The HS code for Travel Backpack / Rucksack is 4202.92.91. Backpacks and rucksacks with outer surface of man-made textile materials

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

The EU MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) duty rate for Travel Backpack / Rucksack (HS code 4202.92.91) is 3.7%, applied under the EU Combined Nomenclature (CN).

What is the US tariff rate for Travel Backpack / Rucksack?

The US MFN duty rate for Travel Backpack / Rucksack (HTS code 4202.92.91) 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 Travel Backpack / Rucksack?

The UK Global Tariff (UKGT) duty rate for Travel Backpack / Rucksack (HS code 4202.92.91) is 3.7%. This applies post-Brexit and is independent of the EU rate.

Travel Backpack / Rucksack — HS Code

Backpacks and rucksacks with outer surface of man-made textile materials

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HS Code

4202 — Trunks, suitcases, handbags, backpacks

🇪🇺 EU

3.7%

EU TARIC

🇺🇸 US

17.6%

USITC HTS

🇬🇧 UK

3.7%

UK Global Tariff

Classification Context

Chapter

Chapter 42 — Articles of leather; saddlery; handbags; travel goods

Heading

4202 — Trunks, suitcases, handbags, backpacks

Applicable Rule

GRI 1 — backpacks are travel goods specifically named in heading 4202

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

Travel backpacks and rucksacks are classified under 4202.92. The specific subheading depends on the outer surface material: textile (polyester, nylon) is 4202.92.91, leather is 4202.92.15. Laptop compartments and USB charging ports do not change the classification — it remains 4202. Drawstring gym bags are also 4202.92. Tactical/military backpacks without travel features may be 6307.90.

MFN Duty Rates by Market

European Union

4202.92.91

3.7%

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

United States

4202.92.91

17.6%

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

United Kingdom

4202.92.91

3.7%

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

More Luggage & Travel HS codes

Hard-Shell Suitcase / Trolley Case

4202.12.50

🇪🇺 3.7%🇺🇸 20%

Universal Travel Adapter

8536.69.90

🇪🇺 2.7%🇺🇸 Free

Packing Cubes / Travel Organisers

4202.92.91

🇪🇺 3.7%🇺🇸 17.6%

Luggage Scale / Handheld Scale

8423.81.50

🇪🇺 2.2%🇺🇸 Free

Passport Holder / Travel Wallet

4202.32.10

🇪🇺 3.3%🇺🇸 8%

Travel Neck Pillow / U-Pillow

9404.90.10

🇪🇺 6.5%🇺🇸 6%

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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