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(CN → US)
| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4602900000 | Doc | 58.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4601990500 | Doc | 57.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4601999000 | Doc | 58.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923102000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923109000 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3915900090 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3915100000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Packing Case
A packing case is a robust container designed to protect goods during storage and transportation. Constructed from various materials, they are employed across numerous industries for safeguarding items ranging from delicate machinery to bulk commodities.
Material
Packing cases are commonly built from:
- Wood: Historically the most prevalent material, utilizing plywood, OSB (Oriented Strand Board), or solid wood planks. Offers good strength and cushioning properties, and is relatively inexpensive. Often treated for pest control and water resistance.
- Corrugated Cardboard: A lighter-weight and more economical option, suitable for less fragile items. Often reinforced with additional layers or internal supports.
- Plastic: Increasingly popular due to its durability, weather resistance, and reusability. Common types include polypropylene and polyethylene.
- Metal: Used for high-value or extremely sensitive items requiring maximum protection, or for long-term storage. Typically steel or aluminum.
- Composite Materials: Combinations of materials (e.g., wood frame with plastic lining) to leverage the benefits of each.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a packing case is to:
- Protect against Physical Damage: Shields contents from impacts, vibrations, compression, and abrasion during handling and transit.
- Environmental Protection: Provides a barrier against moisture, dust, temperature fluctuations, and other environmental factors.
- Security: Offers a degree of security against theft or tampering.
- Facilitate Handling & Storage: Allows for easier stacking, lifting, and movement of goods using forklifts, cranes, or other equipment.
Function
Packing cases function through several mechanisms:
- Impact Absorption: Materials like wood and plastic absorb energy from impacts, reducing the force transmitted to the contents.
- Distribution of Load: The case structure distributes weight evenly, preventing concentrated stress on individual items.
- Containment: Keeps items securely within the case, preventing shifting or loss during transit.
- Barrier Properties: Materials resist the ingress of moisture, dust, and other contaminants.
Usage Scenarios
- International Shipping: Essential for protecting goods during long-distance ocean or air freight.
- Industrial Equipment Transport: Used for moving sensitive machinery, tools, and components.
- Art & Antique Shipping: Provides a secure environment for fragile and valuable artwork.
- Trade Shows & Events: Used for transporting exhibits and displays.
- Long-Term Storage: Protects items from deterioration during extended periods of inactivity.
- Military Logistics: Used for transporting sensitive equipment and supplies.
Common Types
- Wooden Crates: Simple, open-sided containers often used for bulk items.
- Wooden Cases: Fully enclosed containers with lids, offering greater protection.
- Shockproof Cases: Designed with specialized cushioning materials to protect against severe impacts. Often used for electronics and sensitive instruments.
- Reusable Plastic Cases: Durable, stackable containers designed for multiple trips.
- Flight Cases: Rugged cases specifically designed for air travel, with reinforced corners and handles.
- Custom Cases: Tailored to the specific dimensions and requirements of the items being shipped. These may incorporate foam inserts, dividers, or other protective features.
- Pallet Cases: Cases built directly onto a pallet for easy forklift handling.
Packing cases fall under articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics. Several HS codes may be applicable depending on the specific characteristics of the case.
- 3923102000: This code covers boxes, cases, crates and similar articles specifically shaped or fitted for the conveyance or packing of semiconductor wafers, masks or reticles of subheadings 3923.10 or 8486.90. The first two digits (39) indicate plastics and rubber articles. The next two digits (23) specify plastic articles for packaging. The final digits (102000) further define the article as boxes, cases, crates, etc., for semiconductors.
- 3923109000: This code covers boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, other than those specifically shaped or fitted for semiconductors (as defined by 3923102000). The first two digits (39) indicate plastics and rubber articles. The next two digits (23) specify plastic articles for packaging. The final digits (109000) define the article as other boxes, cases, crates, etc.
- 3915900090: This code covers waste, parings and scrap, of plastics, specifically of other plastics. The first two digits (39) indicate plastics and rubber articles. The next two digits (15) specify plastic waste. The final digits (900090) define the article as other plastic waste.
Regarding HS code 3923102000 and 3923109000, the material is plastic and the use is for conveyance or packing of goods.