Find HS Code and trade information for carry case

A carry case is a portable container designed to protect and transport items. These cases are typically structured, often with handles and/or straps for ease of carrying, and may feature internal compartments or padding for organization and impact resistance.

Materials:

• Hard Shell Cases: Commonly constructed from polymers like polypropylene, ABS plastic, or polycarbonate. These offer high levels of protection against physical damage. Aluminum is also used for robust, professional-grade cases.
• Soft Cases: Usually made from nylon, polyester, canvas, or similar fabrics. These are lighter and more flexible, often with foam padding for cushioning.
• Semi-Rigid Cases: Combine elements of both hard and soft cases, often featuring a molded exterior with fabric components.
• Interior Padding: Foam (various densities), felt, or custom-cut inserts are used to secure items and prevent movement during transport.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a carry case is to provide protection against:

• Physical Impact: Shocks, drops, and vibrations.
• Environmental Factors: Dust, moisture, and extreme temperatures (depending on the case’s construction).
• Organization: Keeping items separate and readily accessible.

Function:

• Protection: The core function, achieved through material selection and design features.
• Portability: Handles, straps, wheels, and telescoping handles facilitate transportation.
• Organization: Internal compartments, dividers, and pockets keep contents secure and ordered.
• Security: Some cases feature locks or latches to prevent unauthorized access.

Usage Scenarios:

• Electronics: Cases for laptops, tablets, cameras, audio equipment, drones, and other sensitive devices.
• Musical Instruments: Cases for guitars, violins, keyboards, and other instruments.
• Tools: Cases for power tools, hand tools, and specialized equipment.
• Medical Equipment: Cases for diagnostic tools, surgical instruments, and first aid supplies.
• Cosmetics/Toiletries: Cases for storing and transporting personal care items.
• Firearms: Cases for secure transport and storage of firearms (often with specialized foam inserts).
• Emergency/Survival Kits: Cases for containing essential supplies.

Common Types:

• Hard Cases: Offer the highest level of protection. Often used for valuable or fragile items.
• Soft Cases: Lighter and more versatile. Suitable for items that require moderate protection.
• Briefcases: Typically used for documents, laptops, and business essentials. Often have a professional appearance.
• Tool Cases: Designed specifically for tools, with compartments and organizers.
• Pelican Cases (and similar brands): Rugged, watertight, and impact-resistant cases often used for sensitive equipment.
• Rolling Cases: Feature wheels and a telescoping handle for easy transport of heavier items.
• Backpacks with Case-like Features: Offer a combination of portability and protection.

The declared goods, “carry case,” fall under several potential classifications based on material and intended use, as detailed below.

• 4202929400: 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: Other: With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials: Other: Cases designed to protect and transport compact disks (CD's), CD Rom disks, CD players, cassette players, and/or cassettes. The tax rate is a base tariff of 17.6%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 72.6%.

• 4202920400: This HS code also 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. The tax rate is a base tariff of 7.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 62.0%.

• 4205000500: This HS code covers other articles of leather or of composition leather: Of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses: Belting leather cut or wholly or partly manufactured into forms or shapes suitable for conversion into belting. The tax rate is a base tariff of 2.9%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 57.9%.

• 4205008000: This HS code covers other articles of leather or of composition leather: Other: Other: Other. The tax rate is a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.

Chapter 42 generally relates to articles of leather or of composition leather, and articles of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, not elsewhere specified. Chapter 61 relates to knitted or crocheted garments.

It is important to determine the specific material composition and intended use of the “carry case” to select the most accurate HS code. If the case is designed to protect electronic devices like CDs or cassette players, 4202929400 may be the most appropriate. If it's a general-purpose case made of leather or similar materials, 4202920400 could apply.