HS code for laptop sleeve
The U.S. HS code for a laptop sleeve is usually 4202.12.81.70 (neoprene or polyester), with a 17.6% general duty and an estimated total of 30.1% from China and 30.1% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 55.1% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neoprene or polyester | 4202.12.81.70 | 17.6% | 30.1% |
- 4202.12.81.70: With outer surface of textile materials / Of man-made fibers / Other (670)
What decides the code
A laptop sleeve with an outer surface of man-made textile materials is classified under heading 4202, in subheading 4202.12.81.70.
- The outer surface material decides the subheading. Neoprene or polyester places the sleeve in 4202.12.81.70 as a container with outer surface of man-made textile fibers.
- The article must be a sleeve or similar container for a laptop. A bag with compartments and a carrying handle is still a similar container under heading 4202.
- Construction as a flat padded sleeve with no rigid frame keeps it in the textile outer surface group of heading 4202 rather than a case with a molded shell.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the sleeve under 4202.92 as a traveling bag or sports bag is wrong because a laptop sleeve is a similar container to a briefcase, not a travel or sports bag.
- Using 4202.11 for a leather outer surface is wrong when the outer surface is neoprene or polyester textile.
- Putting the sleeve in 6307 as a made-up textile article is wrong because heading 4202 covers containers of textile materials specifically.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 30.1% = 17.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 55.1%.
- Vietnam
- 30.1% = 17.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4202.12.81.70, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a laptop sleeve?
The U.S. HTS code for a laptop sleeve is usually 4202.12.81.70 (neoprene or polyester). The first six digits, 4202.12, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a laptop sleeve from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4202.12.81.70 is 17.6%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 30.1% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 30.1%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 4202.12.81.70With outer surface of textile materials / Of man-made fibers / Other (670)
- Heading 4202Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; traveling bags, insulated food or beverage bags, toiletry bags, knapsacks and backpacks, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, purses, map cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle cases, jewelry boxes, powder cases, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.