Official description
Travel, sports, and similar bags with outer surface of textile materials, of man-made fibers.
Duty columns explained
- Column 1 — General (MFN / NTR): 17.6%. Standard ad valorem rate for most-favored-nation trading partners. This is the base rate before any Section 301, Section 232, or AD/CVD overlay.
- Column 1 — Special (FTA / preference): Free. Duty-free for goods that qualify under listed programs (for example USMCA or the Korea FTA) when rules-of-origin and documentation requirements are met.
- Column 2 (non-NTR): 65%. Statutory rate for the small set of countries that do not receive normal trade relations treatment. Most commercial imports are dutiable under Column 1.
Statistical suffixes under this subheading
4202.92.3120— Backpacks, of man-made fibers.4202.92.3131— Other travel, sports, and similar bags (except backpacks), of man-made fibers.
Classification caveats
- Classification may depend on material, design, and whether the article is a container.
- Saved-code alerts monitor official changes but do not replace broker review.
How to review this code
Treat this HTS page as the starting point for product review, not the final filing instruction. Match the official description against item material, construction, intended use, units, and packaging before using the duty columns in a landed-cost model.
The related changes below are the source-linked signals that Tariff Sentinel watches for saved codes. A matching code can still need Chapter 99, country-of-origin, preference-program, or AD/CVD scope review before an entry is filed.
Because 4202.92.31 is exposed to Section 301, the highest-leverage way to stay current is a saved-code monitor rather than a one-off lookup. See Section 301 tariff change alerts to review which USTR, Federal Register, and CBP notices Tariff Sentinel tracks for this code and how an alert fits a landed-cost workflow. The active trigger to watch now is the 2026 China Section 301 four-year review, which USTR opened in May 2026 and which re-examines the lists that set this code’s China overlay.
Origin drives most of the difference in landed cost, so importers usually start with the 4202.92.31 import duty from China estimate — China-origin goods can carry a program overlay on top of the base rate. For the mechanics behind that overlay, see how section 301 tariffs work. Still deciding which number to classify against? The first six digits of 4202.92.31 are the international HS subheading every country shares, and only the full U.S. line above carries a duty rate — HS code vs HTS code works through where the two diverge.
What 4202.92.31 covers and how it differs from neighboring bag subheadings
Subheading 4202.92.31 sits under heading 4202 (trunks, travel and sports bags, cases, and similar containers) and the 4202.92 line for articles with an outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials. The .31 break is specifically for travel, sports, and similar bags whose outer surface is textile material made of man-made fibers, such as polyester or nylon. Bags with an outer surface of cotton or other vegetable fibers, or of plastic sheeting, fall under different 4202.92 breaks and can carry different rates, so the outer-surface material and fiber type drive the classification. Handbags and articles normally carried in the pocket or handbag are classified elsewhere in heading 4202 (for example 4202.22 for handbags and 4202.32 for wallets and similar pocket articles), not under 4202.92.
Which 4202.92 statistical code applies: 4202.92.31 versus the neighboring breaks
As of June 26, 2026, HTS 4202.92.31 is the specific 10-digit family for travel, sports, and similar bags whose textile outer surface is made of man-made fibers — and it is only one of several breaks under the broader 4202.92 subheading, which is why a code such as 4202.92.91 or a plastic-sheeting break can carry a different duty rate for an otherwise similar bag. Subheading 4202.92 first splits by outer-surface material: bags with an outer surface of plastic sheeting fall in the 4202.92.04 through 4202.92.20 breaks, while bags with an outer surface of textile materials fall in the 4202.92.31 and higher breaks. Within the textile group, travel, sports, and similar bags are then split by fiber — man-made fibers go to 4202.92.31 (the 17.6% line shown above, with 4202.92.3120 for backpacks and 4202.92.3131 for other such bags), while comparable bags of cotton or other textile materials fall under a different break. Containers in 4202.92 that are not travel, sports, or similar bags — for example certain 'other' cases of man-made fibers in 4202.92.91 — sit in their own breaks and can carry a higher general rate. Because the controlling factor is the article's type, outer-surface material, and fiber, confirm the exact 10-digit break and its current rate for your product in the official USITC 4202.92 listing before relying on the 17.6% figure.
Statistical suffixes and the China Section 301 overlay
At the 10-digit statistical level, 4202.92.3120 covers backpacks of man-made fibers and 4202.92.3131 covers other man-made-fiber travel, sports, and similar bags; both share the 17.6% Column 1 General rate. China-origin goods in this subheading have been subject to a Section 301 List 3 additional 25% ad valorem duty applied through a Chapter 99 heading, on top of the 17.6% base. Section 301 scope and exclusions change over time, and USTR opened a second four-year review of the China Section 301 actions in May 2026, so confirm the current Chapter 99 treatment, any active exclusion, and the controlling entry date for your product before relying on a total-duty figure.
Total landed duty for a China-origin 4202.92.31 bag (worked example)
For a China-origin bag classified in 4202.92.3131, the Section 301 List 3 additional duty stacks on top of the Column 1 General rate rather than replacing it. On a $10,000 customs value the duty math is: 17.6% Column 1 General = $1,760, plus the Section 301 List 3 additional 25% reported under Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.03 = $2,500, for a combined 42.6% ad valorem, or about $4,260 in duty. CBP CROSS rulings on man-made-fiber bags from China (for example N307461 and N306773) confirm that 9903.88.03 must be reported alongside the 4202.92.3131 line at entry. On top of duty, the merchandise processing fee adds 0.3464% of the customs value (about $34.64 here, subject to its published per-entry minimum and maximum), and ocean shipments also carry the 0.125% harbor maintenance fee. Section 301 List 3 (9903.88.03) is a separate measure from the IEEPA-based duties that Executive Order 14389 addressed in February 2026, so a change to one does not automatically change the other. Confirm the current Chapter 99 heading, any active exclusion, the controlling entry date, and current fee amounts in the official sources before relying on a landed-cost figure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 4202.92.31?
The Column 1 General (most-favored-nation) rate is 17.6% ad valorem. Goods that qualify under a listed free-trade agreement or preference program can enter Free, and the Column 2 rate for non-NTR countries is 65%. These are base rates before any Section 301, Section 232, or AD/CVD overlay.
What is the difference between 4202.92.3120 and 4202.92.3131?
Both are 10-digit statistical breakouts of 4202.92.31 for bags with a man-made-fiber textile outer surface, and both carry the 17.6% General rate. 4202.92.3120 is for backpacks; 4202.92.3131 is for other travel, sports, and similar bags that are not backpacks.
Which 4202.92 code should I use, and how is 4202.92.31 different from other 4202.92 codes?
Subheading 4202.92 covers bags and cases with an outer surface of plastic sheeting or textile materials, and it splits into several 10-digit breaks. 4202.92.31 is specifically for travel, sports, and similar bags with a textile outer surface of man-made fibers, carrying the 17.6% Column 1 General rate (4202.92.3120 for backpacks, 4202.92.3131 for other such bags). Bags with a plastic-sheeting outer surface fall in the 4202.92.04 to 4202.92.20 breaks, bags of cotton or other textile materials fall in a different textile break, and 'other' containers of man-made fibers fall in 4202.92.91 — these neighboring breaks can carry different general rates. Match your product's type, outer-surface material, and fiber to the official USITC 4202.92 listing before choosing the 10-digit code.
Are China-origin 4202.92.31 bags subject to Section 301 tariffs?
Yes. Goods in this subheading from China have carried a Section 301 List 3 additional 25% ad valorem duty applied through a Chapter 99 heading, on top of the 17.6% base rate. Because Section 301 scope and exclusions change and a second four-year review is underway, confirm the current Chapter 99 heading, any exclusion, and your entry date against the official USTR and CBP sources before assuming a total rate.
Does 4202.92.31 cover handbags or wallets?
No. Subheading 4202.92.31 is for travel, sports, and similar bags. Handbags are classified under heading 4202.22 and articles normally carried in the pocket or handbag, such as wallets, under 4202.32, so they are not part of 4202.92.31 even when made of man-made fibers.
What is the total duty on a China-made 4202.92.31 bag?
Stacking the duties, a China-origin 4202.92.3131 bag carries the 17.6% Column 1 General rate plus the Section 301 List 3 additional 25% reported under Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.03, for a combined 42.6% ad valorem before fees. On a $10,000 customs value that is about $4,260 in duty, plus the 0.3464% merchandise processing fee and, for ocean shipments, the 0.125% harbor maintenance fee. Because Section 301 scope, exclusions, and the controlling Chapter 99 heading change over time, confirm current treatment and your entry date against the official USTR and CBP sources before assuming a total rate.
Sources verified for this code
- USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule — Chapter 42, heading 4202 (retrieved Jul 19, 2026)
- USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule — Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.03 (Section 301 List 3) (retrieved Jul 19, 2026)
- U.S. Customs CROSS ruling N307461 — China-origin man-made-fiber bag in 4202.92.3131 reporting 9903.88.03 (retrieved Jun 9, 2026)
- U.S. Customs CROSS rulings — classification examples for 4202.92 bags (retrieved Jun 9, 2026)
- USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule — subheading 4202.92 statistical breakouts (retrieved Jun 26, 2026)
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026. The duty columns and classification notes above were checked against the official USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule and CBP rulings on that date. Always confirm the controlling description, current Chapter 99 treatment, and entry date in the official source before filing.
Recent changes affecting this code
USTR opens second four-year review process for China Section 301 actions
USTR initiated a review process that can later affect China-origin tariff actions and exclusions; the initiation notice itself does not change duty rates. Saved-code monitoring flags potentially affected HTS codes, links back to the official notice, and gives import teams a starting point for broker review before purchase orders or landed-cost assumptions change.