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Canvas Pencil Case

A canvas pencil case is a container, typically cylindrical or rectangular, used to hold pens, pencils, erasers, and other small stationery items. Its primary material is canvas fabric, offering a balance of durability, affordability, and a generally casual aesthetic.

Material:

• Canvas: Usually made from plain-woven cotton or linen fabric. Canvas weight (measured in ounces per square yard) affects durability; heavier canvas is more robust. Often treated with coatings for water resistance or stain repellency.
• Lining: Interiors are frequently lined with polyester or nylon for added protection and ease of cleaning.
• Fastener: Common closure types include zippers, Velcro flaps, snaps, or drawstrings.
• Other components: May include plastic or metal zippers, reinforced seams, and decorative elements.

Purpose:

• Organization: Keeps writing utensils and small stationery items neatly arranged.
• Protection: Safeguards pens and pencils from damage, breakage, and loss.
• Portability: Allows for easy transport of stationery items between locations (school, work, home).

Function:

• Storage: Provides a dedicated space for holding writing instruments and accessories.
• Accessibility: Enables quick and easy access to stored items.
• Protection from damage: Shields contents from impacts, scratches, and bending.

Usage Scenarios:

• School: Used by students to carry pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, and other school supplies.
• Office: Employed by professionals to organize writing tools and small desk accessories.
• Art: Artists utilize larger canvas pencil cases to hold colored pencils, paintbrushes, and other art supplies.
• Travel: Convenient for carrying pens and pencils on trips or commutes.
• Everyday carry: Suitable for general organization of small items.

Common Types:

• Roll-up Pencil Cases: Feature a cylindrical design with multiple slots for individual pens and pencils. Often secured with a flap or tie.
• Zippered Pencil Cases: Rectangular or square-shaped with a zipper closure. The most common type.
• Stand-up Pencil Cases: Designed with a rigid base, allowing the case to stand upright on a desk.
• Large Capacity Pencil Cases: Offer ample storage space for a variety of stationery items, often with multiple compartments.
• Double-Layer Pencil Cases: Feature two layers for increased organization and capacity.
• Pencil Pouches: Smaller, simpler versions, often used for carrying a few essential pens or pencils.

Based on the provided information, a canvas pencil case can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 4202328000: This HS code covers articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, specifically those with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction. Canvas, being a textile material of vegetable fibers, falls under this classification. The tax rate is 5.7% basic tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, totaling 60.7%.
• 4202922000: This HS code also covers articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, specifically travel, sports and similar bags with outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction. A pencil case could be considered a similar bag. The tax rate is 5.7% basic tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, totaling 60.7%.
• 9609908000: This HS code covers pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, specifically 'Other'. While this code primarily covers the pencils inside the case, if the case is sold with pencils, it may be relevant. The tax rate is 0.0% basic tariff, 7.5% additional tariff, totaling 37.5%.

Regarding HS code 4202328000 and 4202922000, please note that the outer surface must be of textile materials of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction.