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Card Case

A card case is a small, typically rectangular container used to hold and protect business cards, credit cards, debit cards, identification cards, and similar flat cards.

Material

Card cases are manufactured from a wide variety of materials, impacting both aesthetics and durability:

• Leather: The most common material, offering a classic look and varying levels of quality (full-grain, top-grain, genuine, bonded). Leather cases range from supple and soft to rigid and structured.
• Metal: Stainless steel, aluminum, and brass are popular choices, providing a sleek, modern appearance and enhanced protection. Metal cases are often slim and lightweight.
• Plastic: Typically polycarbonate or acrylic, plastic cases are affordable, lightweight, and available in numerous colors and designs.
• Wood: Offers a natural aesthetic and unique grain patterns. Wood cases can range from simple, minimalist designs to more ornate, carved pieces.
• Carbon Fiber: Lightweight and exceptionally strong, carbon fiber cases offer a high-tech appearance and superior durability.
• Fabric: Nylon or other durable fabrics are sometimes used, often in combination with other materials, for a softer, more flexible case.

Purpose

The primary purposes of a card case are:

• Organization: Keeps cards neatly arranged and easily accessible.
• Protection: Shields cards from scratches, bending, and damage.
• Professional Image: Presents a polished and organized appearance.
• Security: Can help prevent cards from being lost or stolen.
• RFID Blocking: Some cases incorporate RFID-blocking technology to protect against electronic theft.

Function

Card cases generally function by providing a secure enclosure for cards. Common mechanisms include:

• Simple Sleeve: A basic pocket to hold cards.
• Flip-Top: A hinged cover that opens to reveal card slots.
• Sliding Compartment: Cards are inserted into a sliding mechanism.
• Pop-Up: Cards are released with a button or lever.
• Accordion Style: Multiple slots arranged in an accordion-like fashion.

Usage Scenarios

Card cases are used in a variety of settings:

• Business: Professionals use them to present business cards and maintain a professional image.
• Everyday Carry: Individuals use them to organize credit cards, debit cards, and identification.
• Travel: Convenient for keeping essential cards secure and accessible during travel.
• Social Events: Provides a stylish way to carry cards for identification or networking.
• Minimalist Wallets: As a replacement for traditional wallets, carrying only essential cards.

Common Types

• Business Card Cases: Specifically designed to hold standard-sized business cards, often with a more formal aesthetic.
• Credit Card Holders: Slim cases designed to hold a small number of credit cards.
• RFID Blocking Card Cases: Equipped with RFID-blocking material to protect against electronic theft.
• Pop-Up Card Holders: Release cards with a button or lever for quick access.
• Money Clip Card Cases: Combine card storage with a money clip for holding cash.
• Multi-Card Cases: Designed to hold a larger number of cards, often with multiple compartments.

Card cases fall under the category of articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes are relevant:

• 4202316000: This HS code covers trunks, 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: Articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag: With outer surface of leather or of composition leather: Other.

  • 42: Chapter 42 covers articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travellers’ luggage, handbags and the like; articles of animal gut.
  • 02: Heading 02 specifically covers trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, etc., and articles of leather.
  • 316000: This subheading further specifies articles with an outer surface of leather or composition leather, and 'other' types within that category.

• 4202329300: This HS code covers trunks, 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: Articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag: With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials: With outer surface of textile materials: Other: Of man-made fibers (670).

  • 42: Chapter 42 covers articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travellers’ luggage, handbags and the like; articles of animal gut.
  • 02: Heading 02 specifically covers trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, etc., and articles of leather.
  • 329300: This subheading further specifies articles with an outer surface of textile materials, and 'other' types within that category, specifically those made of man-made fibers.

Tax Information:

• For 4202316000, the base tariff is 8.0%, with an additional tariff of 25.0%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30.0%, resulting in a total tariff of 63.0%.
• For 4202329300, the base tariff is 17.6%, with an additional tariff of 25.0%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30.0%, resulting in a total tariff of 72.6%.