Find HS Code and trade information for marker storage

Marker Storage

Marker storage encompasses a variety of containers and systems designed for the safe and organized keeping of markers, typically used for writing, drawing, or labeling. The specific type of storage depends on the quantity of markers, their intended use, and the user’s organizational preferences.

Materials:

• Plastic: Common for individual cases, desktop organizers, and larger storage containers due to its durability, affordability, and resistance to ink. Polypropylene is a frequently used plastic.
• Metal: Often found in more robust cases or wall-mounted racks, offering greater protection and a more professional appearance. Aluminum is a typical choice.
• Wood: Used for decorative or custom-built storage solutions, often featuring individual slots or compartments.
• Fabric: Employed in roll-up cases or pouches, providing portability and cushioning. Nylon or canvas are common fabric choices.

Purpose:

• Organization: Maintaining markers in a systematic order for easy access and identification.
• Protection: Preventing damage to marker tips, barrels, and ink reservoirs.
• Preservation: Extending the lifespan of markers by minimizing exposure to air and light.
• Portability: Facilitating the transport of markers to different locations.
• Safety: Containing ink and preventing accidental staining or damage.

Function:

• Containment: Holding markers securely to prevent rolling, falling, or drying out.
• Accessibility: Allowing easy retrieval and replacement of markers.
• Visibility: Enabling quick identification of desired marker colors or types.
• Ventilation: Some storage solutions incorporate ventilation to prevent ink buildup or odor.
• Stackability: Many containers are designed to stack for efficient space utilization.

Usage Scenarios:

• Art Studios: Organizing large collections of art markers (e.g., Copic, Prismacolor) for professional artists.
• Schools & Classrooms: Storing markers for student use, promoting order and preventing loss.
• Offices: Keeping markers for labeling, highlighting, or whiteboard use.
• Home Craft Rooms: Organizing markers for hobbies such as coloring, scrapbooking, or journaling.
• Industrial Settings: Storing markers for labeling, coding, or identification purposes.

Common Types:

• Individual Cases: Designed to hold a single marker, often used for protecting valuable or frequently used markers.
• Desktop Organizers: Typically feature multiple slots or compartments for organizing a range of marker colors. These can be made of plastic, wood, or metal.
• Roll-Up Cases: Fabric pouches with individual slots for each marker, providing portability and protection.
• Stackable Containers: Plastic containers with multiple tiers for organizing large collections of markers.
• Wall-Mounted Racks: Metal or wooden racks that can be mounted on a wall to save space and provide easy access.
• Marker Trays: Shallow trays with individual compartments for organizing markers on a desk or table.
• Rotating Carousels: Rotating stands with multiple slots for organizing markers and providing easy access to all colors.
• Pencil Cases/Pouches: General purpose storage, often used for smaller marker collections or travel.

The declared goods, “marker storage,” refers to containers designed to hold markers. Based on the provided reference material, several HS codes may be relevant depending on the material composition of the storage containers.

• 3926901000: This HS code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Buckets and pails.” If the marker storage is constructed from plastic, this code applies. The first two digits, '39', indicate Chapter 39, which covers plastics and articles thereof. '26' denotes Heading 26, specifically covering plastic articles. '901000' further specifies 'buckets and pails' within the broader category. The applicable tax rate is 3.4% basic tariff + 7.5% additional tariff, totaling 40.9%, or 3.4% basic tariff + 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025.

• 4202995000: 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: Other: Of materials (other than leather, composition leather, sheeting of plastics, textile materials, vulcanized fiber or paperboard) wholly or mainly covered with paper: Other.” If the marker storage is constructed from materials other than those specifically listed (leather, composition leather, sheeting of plastics, textile materials, vulcanized fiber, or paperboard) and is wholly or mainly covered with paper, this code applies. The applicable tax rate is 7.8% basic tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, totaling 62.8%, or 7.8% basic tariff + 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025.

• 4202999000: 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: Other: Other.” If the marker storage falls into the broader category of containers but does not meet the specific criteria of the other subheadings within 4202.99, this code applies. The applicable tax rate is 20.0% basic tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, totaling 75.0%, or 20.0% basic tariff + 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025.

• 4819600000: This HS code covers “Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers; box files, letter trays and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like: Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like.” If the marker storage is constructed from paper or paperboard and is designed for use in offices or shops, this code applies. The applicable tax rate is 0.0% basic tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, totaling 55.0%, or 0.0% basic tariff + 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025.