Find HS Code and trade information for passport case

Passport Case

A passport case, also known as a passport holder, is a protective cover designed to hold and safeguard a passport, typically during travel and everyday storage.

Material

Passport cases are constructed from a variety of materials, each offering different levels of durability, aesthetics, and cost:

• Leather: A common and premium choice, leather cases offer durability, a classic look, and develop a patina over time. Variations include full-grain, top-grain, and genuine leather, differing in quality and price.
• PU Leather (Polyurethane Leather): A synthetic alternative to genuine leather, PU leather provides a similar appearance at a lower cost. It is often water-resistant but less durable than real leather.
• Fabric: Cases made from nylon, polyester, or canvas are lightweight and often feature various designs and patterns. They are generally more affordable but less protective.
• Metal: Aluminum or stainless steel cases offer high durability and security, often with RFID-blocking features.
• Plastic: Less common, plastic cases provide basic protection and are typically very affordable.

Purpose & Function

The primary functions of a passport case are:

• Protection: Shields the passport from physical damage like bending, tearing, and water exposure.
• Organization: Keeps the passport secure and easily accessible, often including slots for cards, boarding passes, and cash.
• Security: Some cases feature RFID-blocking technology to prevent electronic theft of personal information stored in the passport's chip.
• Style: Offers a personalized aesthetic and can be chosen to complement travel accessories.

Usage Scenarios

Passport cases are utilized in various travel and everyday situations:

• International Travel: Essential for protecting the passport during airport security, customs, and while exploring foreign countries.
• Domestic Travel: Provides organization and protection even for domestic flights or identification purposes.
• Everyday Carry: Used to store and protect the passport when not traveling, particularly for identification or visa applications.
• Gift: A practical and thoughtful gift for frequent travelers.

Common Types

Several types of passport cases are available, differing in features and design:

• Simple Passport Case: A basic cover with a single compartment for the passport.
• Bi-Fold Passport Case: Features a folding design with slots for cards and cash on the inside.
• Travel Wallet: A larger case incorporating multiple compartments for passports, boarding passes, cards, cash, pens, and other travel essentials.
• RFID-Blocking Passport Case: Equipped with RFID-blocking material to protect against electronic theft.
• Family Passport Case: Designed to hold multiple passports, ideal for families traveling together.
• Passport and Vaccine Card Holder: A newer type specifically designed to hold both a passport and a COVID-19 vaccination card.

Passport cases fall under the category of articles normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, and are constructed from materials such as leather, composition leather, sheeting of plastics, or textile materials.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 4202316000: 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.

  • Chapter 42: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, leather articles, and articles of animal gut, and articles of plastic, sheeting, rubber, textile or composition leather.
  • Heading 4202: Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, briefcases, handbags and similar containers.
  • Subheading 420231: Articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
  • Subheading 4202316000: Other. This code covers passport cases made of leather or composition leather and designed to be carried in a pocket or handbag. The total tax rate is 63.0% (8.0% basic tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025).

• 4202329900: 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: Other (871).

  • Chapter 42: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, leather articles, and articles of animal gut, and articles of plastic, sheeting, rubber, textile or composition leather.
  • Heading 4202: Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, briefcases, handbags and similar containers.
  • Subheading 420232: Articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
  • Subheading 4202329900: With outer surface of textile materials: Other: Other (871). This code covers passport cases made with an outer surface of textile materials. The total tax rate is 72.6% (17.6% basic tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025).