Working Tariff Document of New Zealand · tariff item · HS 4202.12
4202.12.00.00: Suitcases and briefcases of plastic or textile: TRUNKS SUIT-CASES ETC OUTER SURFACE OF PLASTICS OR TEXTILES
Suitcases and briefcases of plastic or textile
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
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Importing into New Zealand
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
4202.12 With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials
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 3.7% – 9.7% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 5.6% 
USA 5.7% – 20% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 14.5% 
Canada 11% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 25% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 18% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 20% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan 4.6% – 16% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 9.5% 
Taiwan 6.6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 18 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 12.5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% – 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 15% Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N362773 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a molded plastic case from Vietnam
- H326279 U.S. CBP
Protest and Application for Further Review No 4501-21-103251; Classification of Educational Robot Kit Parts
- N338911 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a molded plastic cooler from Cambodia
- N338889 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a molded plastic cooler from China
- 600014453 HMRC
Record case. Primary use would be the storage of up to 35, 7" vinyl records, known as singles. The case is made from MDF board. The corners and edges are secured and reinforced with an aluminium trim; the hinges and clasps are made of steel. A simple sprung clasp is released which allows the…
- 600014454 HMRC
Record case. Primary use would be the storage of up to 40, 12” vinyl LP records, known as Long Players (LPs). The case is made from MDF board. The corners and edges are secured and reinforced with an aluminium trim; the hinges and clasps are made of steel. A simple sprung clasp is released which…
- 600014455 HMRC
Record case. Primary use would be the storage of up to 40 12” vinyl LP records, known as Long Players (LPs). Supplied with 10 clear plastic/vinyl record sleeves, and a woven microfibre cleaning cloth. The case is made from MDF board. The corners and edges are secured and reinforced with an…
- 600014456 HMRC
Record case. Primary use would be the storage of up to 40, 12” Long Playing vinyl records known as (LPs). The case is made from MDF board. The corners and edges are secured and reinforced with an aluminium trim; the hinges and clasps are made of steel. A simple sprung clasp is released which…
42 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Notes
1. For the purposes of this chapter, the term ‘leather’ includes chamois (including combination chamois) leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather.
2. This chapter does not cover:
(a) sterile surgical catgut or similar sterile suture materials (heading 3006);
(b) articles of apparel and clothing accessories (except gloves, mittens and mitts), lined with furskin or artificial fur or to which furskin or artificial fur is attached on the outside except as mere trimming (heading 4303 or 4304);
(c) made-up articles of netting (heading 5608);
(d) articles of Chapter 64;
(e) headgear or parts thereof of Chapter 65;
(f) whips, riding-crops or other articles of heading 6602;
(g) cuff links, bracelets or other imitation jewellery (heading 7117);
(h) fittings or trimmings for harness, such as stirrups, bits, horse brasses and buckles, separately presented (generally, Section XV);
(ij) strings, skins for drums or the like, or other parts of musical instruments (heading 9209);
(k) articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings);
(l) articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites); or
(m) buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press studs, button moulds or other parts of these articles, button blanks, of heading 9606.
3.
(A) In addition to the provisions of note 2 above, heading 4202 does not cover:
(a) bags made of sheeting of plastics, whether or not printed, with handles, not designed for prolonged use (heading 3923);
(b) articles of plaiting materials (heading 4602).
(B) Articles of headings 4202 and 4203 which have parts of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) remain classified in those headings, even if such parts constitute more than minor fittings or minor ornamentation, provided that these parts do not give the articles their essential character. If, on the other hand, the parts give the articles their essential character, the articles are to be classified in Chapter 71.
4. For the purposes of heading 4203, the expression ‘articles of apparel and clothing accessories’ applies, inter alia, to gloves, mittens and mitts (including those for sport or for protection), aprons and other protective clothing, braces, belts, bandoliers and wrist straps, but excluding watch straps (heading 9113).
Additional note
1. For the purposes of the subheadings of heading 4202, the term ‘outer surface’ is to refer to the material of the outer surface of the container being visible to the naked eye, even where this material is the outer layer of a combination of materials which makes up the outer material of the container.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, 4202.12.00.00 is one of 1 line under subheading 4202.12, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials.
The normal tariff rate is 5%.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 2%–8%, the EU duty is 3.7%–9.7%, the Türkiye duty is 3.7%–9.7%, the US duty is 5.7%–20%, the Canada duty is 11%, the Mexico duty is 25%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 20%, the Peru duty is 6%, the Japan duty is 4.6%–16%, the Taiwan duty is 6.6%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 12.5% and the Nigeria duty is 10%–20%.
New Zealand imported goods of subheading 4202.12 worth US$26m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the New Zealand import duty for tariff item 4202.12.00.00?
The normal tariff rate in the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand is 5%. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does New Zealand import these goods from?
For subheading 4202.12 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$21m), followed by Vietnam.