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Men's Waist Pack

A men's waist pack, also known as a fanny pack, belt bag, or hip pack, is a small, typically fabric pouch worn around the waist or over the shoulder. It is designed for carrying small personal items.

Material

Waist packs are constructed from a variety of materials, influencing durability, weight, and style. Common materials include:

• Nylon: A durable, lightweight, and water-resistant synthetic fabric, frequently used in outdoor and travel waist packs.
• Polyester: Similar to nylon, polyester offers good durability and water resistance, often at a lower cost.
• Canvas: A heavier, more rugged material, often cotton-based, providing a classic look and increased durability.
• Leather: Offers a premium aesthetic and durability, but is generally heavier and requires more maintenance.
• Ripstop Fabrics: Nylon or polyester with a reinforced weave to prevent tearing, common in more rugged applications.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a waist pack is to provide convenient, hands-free carrying of essential items. It offers a secure alternative to pockets, particularly in situations where pickpocketing is a concern or where carrying a larger bag is impractical.

Function

• Storage: Typically features one or more zippered compartments for holding items such as wallets, keys, phones, sunglasses, small tools, and snacks.
• Adjustability: An adjustable strap allows the pack to be worn around the waist or as a sling bag.
• Security: Worn close to the body, making it more difficult for theft. Some models feature RFID-blocking technology to protect against electronic theft.
• Accessibility: Easy access to contents without removing a backpack or rummaging through pockets.

Usage Scenarios

• Travel: Ideal for keeping valuables secure while sightseeing or navigating airports.
• Outdoor Activities: Popular for hiking, running, cycling, and other sports, allowing hands-free carrying of essentials.
• Everyday Carry: Useful for running errands, attending concerts, or any situation where a small, convenient bag is needed.
• Festivals/Concerts: Provides a secure way to carry essentials in crowded environments.

Common Types

• Classic Fanny Pack: Traditional design with a single zippered compartment and adjustable strap worn around the waist.
• Sling Bag/Hip Pack: Worn across the chest or back, offering a more modern style and increased capacity. Often features multiple compartments.
• Running Belt: Narrower profile designed specifically for runners, typically featuring a stretchy fabric and secure phone pocket.
• Technical Packs: Designed for outdoor use, often featuring water-resistant materials, multiple compartments, and attachment points for accessories.
• RFID-Blocking Packs: Incorporate RFID-blocking technology to protect credit cards and passports from electronic theft.
• Modular Packs: Feature MOLLE webbing for attaching additional pouches and accessories, allowing for customization.

Men's waist packs fall under the category of containers designed to be carried on the body, typically for personal belongings. Based on the provided reference material, the following HS codes are relevant:

• 4202316000: This HS code covers trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, and similar containers, specifically those made of leather or composition leather, sheeting of plastics, textile materials, vulcanized fiber, or paperboard, and wholly or mainly covered with such materials or paper. It includes articles normally carried in the pocket or handbag, with an outer surface of leather or composition leather. A men’s waist pack made of leather would fall under this code.

  • 42: Chapter 42 covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted.
  • 02: Heading 02 specifically covers trunks, suitcases, briefcases, handbags, and similar containers.
  • 31: Subheading 31 further specifies articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with an outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
  • 6000: This is the specific code for other articles within this category. The current total tax rate is 63.0% (8.0% base tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025).

• 4202924500: This HS code also covers trunks, suitcases, and similar containers, but specifically those with an outer surface of sheeting of plastics or textile materials, and includes travel, sports, and similar bags. A men’s waist pack made of plastic or textile materials would fall under this code.

  • 42: Chapter 42 covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted.
  • 02: Heading 02 specifically covers trunks, suitcases, briefcases, handbags, and similar containers.
  • 92: Subheading 92 further specifies other articles.
  • 4500: This is the specific code for travel, sports and similar bags. The current total tax rate is 75.0% (20.0% base tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025).

• 4203300000: This HS code covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories made of leather or composition leather, specifically belts and bandoliers with or without buckles. While a waist pack isn't strictly a belt, it shares similar characteristics and material composition.

  • 42: Chapter 42 covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted.
  • 03: Heading 03 specifically covers leather articles of apparel.
  • 30: Subheading 30 further specifies belts and bandoliers.
  • 0000: This is the specific code for other articles within this category. The current total tax rate is 57.7% (2.7% base tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025).