U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
4202.19.0000
$12.5M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
30 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-01 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of a trunk and attache case of aluminum from China.
NY A83035 April 30, 1996 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:WA:341 A83035 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.19.0000 Ms. Janice Chapin The Chapin Company 9506 Clubhouse Road Eden Prairie, Mn. 5347 RE: The tariff classification of a trunk and attache case of aluminum from China. Dear Ms Chapin: In your letter dated April 23, 1996 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted photographs and literature for items described as styles AC408T, a trunk, and B3D-801, an attache case. Both items are manufactured of aluminum. Each item has a top molded plastic carrying handle and a set of combination locks. The applicable subheading for styles AC408T and B3D-801 will be 4202.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides, in part, for trunks, suitcases vanity cases attache cases and similar containers, of other materials, other. The rate of duty will be 20 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kevin Gorman at 212-466-5893. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division