HTS 42021221 — Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers
This page details 42021221: “Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers”. It belongs to heading 4202 in Chapter 42, where a general tariff of 20% applies. Preferential program codes for designated trading partners are listed in the Special column below.
Tariff rates for 42021221
| Rate type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 20% | Applies to countries without a preferential agreement, i.e. about 20.0% ad valorem on the customs value. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,NP,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG) 17.5% (E) | Reduced or free rates for designated program countries (see code legend on the USITC site). |
| Column 2 | 45% | Statutory rate applied to the few economies without normal-trade-relations status. |
Reporting units
Entry summaries for 42021221 must be declared in: No. (No. = number of units). A single quantitative measure accompanies the ad valorem component on the entry summary.
Statistical breakouts under 42021221
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4202.12.21.20 | Structured, rigid on all sides | 20% |
| 4202.12.21.50 | Other | 20% |
Statistical suffixes refine classification within the same duty treatment; pick the breakout whose wording matches your goods most precisely.
Frequently asked questions
Does 42021221 qualify for a free or reduced rate?
Many preferential programs reduce the general rate. The Special column above lists the program codes that qualify for duty-free or reduced treatment under recent trade agreements.
Where can I verify the official rate for 42021221?
The figures on this page are reproduced from the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule export dated October 9, 2026. Always verify against the live USITC tool linked at the foot of this page before filing your entry summary.
What is the duty rate for HTS 42021221?
42021221 carries a Column 1 general rate of 20%. The full official line, including special program rates and the Column 2 statutory rate, is reproduced above from the USITC schedule.
Related pages & tools
- Heading 4202 rate table
- Chapter 42: Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)
- Calculate duty for 42021221
- Sibling line HTS 42022281 (same heading)
- Sibling line HTS 42023291 (same heading)
- Import classification guides
Data as of October 9, 2026 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (line 4202.12.21). Rates are informational and not a binding customs ruling.