Subheading · Section VIII

4202.12: With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials

4202.12
  • 2%–8%UK
  • 3.7%–9.7%EU
  • 100%–150%Türkiye
  • 5.7%–20%USA
  • US$11.5bnWorld trade in 2024

4202.12 is a six-digit subheading of heading 4202, trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive-cases, briefcases, school satchels…, chapter 42.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 4202.12 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 2% and 8%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 4202.12 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.7% and 9.7% (average 6.4%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 4202.12 covers 7 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 100% and 150%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 4202.12 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 5.7% and 20% (average 14.5%).

World trade in these goods reached US$11.5bn in 2024, down 8.9% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 70.7% of the total, ahead of France.

The United States imported the most (US$1.5bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 22nd among 188 exporters with US$36.9m; its largest buyer was Germany.

The United Kingdom imported US$391.4m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK 2% – 8% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 4% EU 3.7% – 9.7% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 6.4% Türkiye 100% – 150% Statutory rate (Law 474) 7 tariff lines · average 135.7% USA 5.7% – 20% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 14.5%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 4202 12 00 00 With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials
  2. Of sheeting of plastics
  3. 4202 12 11 00 Executive-cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers 8%p/st
  4. 4202 12 19 00 Other 8%
  5. 4202 12 50 00 Of moulded plastic material 4%
  6. Of other materials, including vulcanised fibre
  7. 4202 12 91 00 Executive-cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers 2%p/st
  8. 4202 12 91 10 Hand-made 2%p/st
  9. 4202 12 91 90 Other 2%p/st
  10. 4202 12 99 00 Other 2%
  11. 4202 12 99 10 Hand-made 2%
  12. 4202 12 99 90 Other 2%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 4202 12 With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials:
  2. Of sheeting of plastics:
  3. 4202 12 11 Executive-cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers 9.7%p/st
  4. 4202 12 19 Other 9.7%—
  5. 4202 12 50 Of moulded plastic material 5.2%—
  6. Of other materials, including vulcanised fibre:
  7. 4202 12 91 Executive-cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers 3.7%p/st
  8. 4202 12 99 Other 3.7%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 4202.12 Dış yüzleri plastikten veya dokumaya elverişli maddelerden olanlar :
  2. Plastik madde yapraklarından yapılmış olanlar:
  3. 4202.12.11.00.00 Evrak çantaları,okul çantaları ve benzeri mahfazalar 150%Adet
  4. 4202.12.19.00.00 Diğerleri 150%
  5. 4202.12.50.00.00 Kalıplanmış plastik maddelerden yapılmış olanlar 150%
  6. Diğer maddelerden yapılmış olanlar (vulkanize edilmiş liflerden yapılmış olanlar dahil):
  7. Evrak çantaları, okul çantaları ve benzeri mahfazalar:
  8. 4202.12.91.10.00 Elastiki veya kauçuklu olmayan örme eşyadan olanlar 100%Adet
  9. 4202.12.91.90.00 Diğerleri 150%Adet
  10. Diğerleri:
  11. 4202.12.99.10.00 Elastiki veya kauçuklu olmayan örme eşyadan olanlar 100%
  12. 4202.12.99.90.00 Diğerleri 150%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 4202.12 With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials:
  2. With outer surface of plastics:
  3. 4202.12.21 Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers 20%
  4. 4202.12.21.20 Structured, rigid on all sides No.
  5. 4202.12.21.50 Other No.
  6. 4202.12.29 Other 20%
  7. Structured, rigid on all sides:
  8. 4202.12.29.10 Attache cases, briefcases and similar containers No.
  9. 4202.12.29.25 Other No.
  10. Other:
  11. 4202.12.29.35 Attache cases, briefcases and similar containers No.
  12. 4202.12.29.85 Other No.
  13. With outer surface of textile materials:
  14. Of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction:
  15. 4202.12.40.00 Of cotton (369) 6.3%No., kg
  16. 4202.12.60.00 Other (870) 5.7%No., kg
  17. 4202.12.81 Of man-made fibers 17.6%
  18. 4202.12.81.30 Attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, occupational luggage cases and similar containers (670) No., kg
  19. 4202.12.81.70 Other (670) No., kg
  20. 4202.12.89 Other 17.6%
  21. Attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, occupational luggage cases and similar containers:
  22. 4202.12.89.10 Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste No., kg
  23. 4202.12.89.20 Of cotton (369) No., kg
  24. 4202.12.89.40 Other (870) No., kg
  25. Other:
  26. 4202.12.89.50 Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste No., kg
  27. 4202.12.89.60 Of cotton (369) No., kg
  28. 4202.12.89.80 Other (870) No., kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

4202.12 · US$11.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$149.6kUS$149.6k+US$3.3m+US$57.2m+> US$214.4m

Exports: 188
  1. China: US$8.1bn
  2. France: US$334.7m
  3. Thailand: US$306.7m
  4. Germany: US$253.5m
  5. Belgium: US$231.3m
  6. Indonesia: US$214.4m
  7. Cambodia: US$208.8m
  8. Italy: US$203.9m
  9. Vietnam: US$192.3m
  10. United States: US$169.4m
  11. Czechia: US$156.1m
  12. Hungary: US$125.7m
  13. Poland: US$92.8m
  14. India: US$92.6m
  15. Bangladesh: US$80.5m
  16. Netherlands: US$74.9m
  17. Canada: US$67.9m
  18. Taiwan: US$60.4m
  19. Spain: US$57.2m
  20. Philippines: US$56.6m
  21. Mexico: US$39.9m
  22. United Kingdom: US$36.9m
  23. Türkiye: US$27.8m
  24. Switzerland: US$22.4m
  25. Hong Kong SAR China: US$22.1m
  26. Romania: US$17.1m
  27. Singapore: US$15.8m
  28. South Korea: US$15.5m
  29. Portugal: US$15.2m
  30. Sweden: US$14m
  31. Austria: US$13.5m
  32. Slovakia: US$13.3m
  33. Israel: US$11.8m
  34. Myanmar (Burma): US$11.5m
  35. Lithuania: US$10.6m
  36. Denmark: US$9m
  37. Russia: US$8.8m
  38. Saudi Arabia: US$5.9m
  39. Japan: US$5.7m
  40. Serbia: US$5.5m
  41. Greece: US$4.9m
  42. Slovenia: US$4.1m
  43. Finland: US$3.9m
  44. Malaysia: US$3.7m
  45. Australia: US$3.6m
  46. Bulgaria: US$3.3m
  47. Egypt: US$3.1m
  48. Macao SAR China: US$3.1m
  49. Dominican Republic: US$3.1m
  50. Croatia: US$2.8m
  51. Albania: US$2.8m
  52. South Africa: US$2.7m
  53. Estonia: US$2.6m
  54. United Arab Emirates: US$2.5m
  55. Ireland: US$2.4m
  56. Pakistan: US$2.3m
  57. Norway: US$2m
  58. Latvia: US$1.9m
  59. Armenia: US$1.7m
  60. Brazil: US$1.6m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$8.1bn 70.7%
2 France US$334.7m 2.9%
3 Thailand US$306.7m 2.7%
4 Germany US$253.5m 2.2%
5 Belgium US$231.3m 2%
6 Indonesia US$214.4m 1.9%
7 Cambodia US$208.8m 1.8%
8 Italy US$203.9m 1.8%
9 Vietnam US$192.3m 1.7%
10 United States US$169.4m 1.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$1.5bn 12.6%
2 Japan US$754.6m 6.6%
3 Germany US$636.4m 5.5%
4 Brazil US$484m 4.2%
5 United Kingdom US$391.4m 3.4%
6 France US$373.4m 3.2%
7 Thailand US$370.3m 3.2%
8 Mexico US$331.6m 2.9%
9 United Arab Emirates US$330.5m 2.9%
10 Russia US$324.1m 2.8%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials?

With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials fall under HS subheading 4202.12, part of heading 4202, in section VIII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on with outer surface of plastics or of textile… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4202.12 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2% to 8%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on with outer surface of plastics or of textile… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4202.12 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 3.7% to 9.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most with outer surface of plastics or of textile…?

China, with US$8.1bn in 2024 (70.7% of world exports).