Import duty notes · checked 22 October 2026
Backpacks (man-made fibre outer) import from China to US: HTS duty, Section 301 & sourcing notes
Estimate only, not a customs ruling. AI-assisted. Drafted with AI help from public US government data. Duty figures were checked against the official sources linked next to each number on 22 October 2026. Your exact rate depends on the 10-digit classification of your product, which only US Customs (CBP) can rule on.
Duty at a glance
| Item | Figure and source |
|---|---|
| HTS subheading | 4202.92.31 USITC HTS |
| General (MFN) duty | 17.6% USITC HTS, 2026 HTS Revision 21 |
| Section 301 (China) | +25% (List 3, heading 9903.88.03) USITC China Tariffs list · 9903.88.03 in HTS |
| Summary | Base rate 17.6% plus 25% Section 301 |
Travel, sports and similar bags with an outer surface of textile man-made fibres. Backpacks are statistical suffix 20.
Section 301 list status is taken from the USITC "China Tariffs" reference (last updated July 28, 2026). Background on the lists is on USTR's Section 301 tariff actions page. Other duties on goods from China, such as IEEPA duties under U.S. notes 2(u)/2(v) to chapter 99, change often and are not included here; check the current HTS chapter 99 before you price. Exclusions, if any, are listed in U.S. note 20.
Sourcing notes
- Zipper and stitching at the strap anchors fail first; specify these in your inspection.
- School backpacks for kids under 12 are children's products under CPSIA.
- Polyester and nylon look alike in photos; get fabric spec sheets.
These are common checks, not a full compliance list. Requirements depend on your exact product and sales channel.
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