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Phone Charm

A phone charm is a decorative accessory attached to a mobile phone, typically hanging from the charging port, strap loop, or camera hole. They serve primarily an aesthetic purpose, but can also offer limited functional benefits.

Material

Phone charms are constructed from a wide variety of materials, including:

• Metal: Alloys like zinc, iron, brass, and stainless steel are common for durability and detailed designs. Gold and silver are used for higher-end charms.
• Plastic/Acrylic: Lightweight and versatile, allowing for vibrant colors and complex shapes. Often used for character figures or simple designs.
• Resin: Allows for intricate detailing, embedding objects, and creating unique, often handmade, charms.
• Fabric/Yarn: Used for soft, plush charms, often featuring character designs or pom-poms.
• Beads/Crystals: Provide decorative sparkle and can be incorporated into various designs.
• Rubber/Silicone: Offers flexibility and shock absorption, often used for character-based charms.

Purpose

• Decoration: The primary function is to personalize a mobile phone and reflect the owner’s interests.
• Personal Expression: Charms can showcase hobbies, favorite characters, or personal style.
• Grip Aid (Limited): Some larger charms can provide a slightly improved grip, reducing the chance of dropping the phone, though this is not their primary function.
• Preventing Loss (Limited): Wrist straps attached as charms can help prevent accidental drops or loss, though dedicated phone straps are more effective.

Function

Phone charms operate simply by being attached to the phone. Attachment methods vary:

• Charging Port Loop: A small loop or ring is threaded through the charging port.
• Strap Loop: A loop is attached to the phone’s strap loop (if present).
• Camera Hole: Some charms are designed to fit through the camera hole.
• Adhesive: Some utilize adhesive backing, though this method is less secure.
• Phone Case Integration: Charms are directly attached to specially designed phone cases.

Usage Scenarios

• Everyday Use: Attached to phones for daily decoration and personalization.
• Gift Items: Popular as small gifts for friends and family.
• Collectibles: Character-based charms are often collected.
• Fashion Accessory: Used to complement personal style.

Common Types

• Character Charms: Featuring popular anime, manga, game, or cartoon characters.
• Animal Charms: Depicting various animals, often in cute or stylized designs.
• Food Charms: Miniature representations of food items.
• Letter/Initial Charms: Personalized with initials or names.
• Pom-Pom Charms: Soft, fluffy charms often in bright colors.
• Beaded Charms: Made with various beads and crystals.
• Wrist Straps: Longer straps designed to be worn on the wrist, preventing drops.
• Miniature Objects: Small replicas of everyday objects, such as cameras, musical instruments, or books.
• LED Charms: Incorporate lights for a glowing effect.

Based on the provided information, a phone charm could potentially fall under several HS code classifications depending on its material and specific characteristics. Here are the relevant HS codes found within the reference material:

• 7113111000: This HS code covers “Articles of jewelry and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal: Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal: Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal: Rope, curb, cable, chain and similar articles produced in continuous lengths, all the foregoing, whether or not cut to specific lengths and whether or not set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones, suitable for use in the manufacture of articles provided for in this heading”. If the phone charm is made of silver, or is silver-plated and incorporates chains or similar elements, this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 43.8%.
• 7113195090: This HS code covers “Articles of jewelry and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal: Of other precious metal, whether or not plated or clad with precious metal: Other: Other Other”. If the phone charm is made of gold or platinum (other than silver), this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 43.0%.
• 7326903500: This HS code covers “Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Containers of a kind normally carried on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag”. If the phone charm is made of iron or steel and functions as a small container or is designed to be carried on a person, this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 87.8%.
• 9606296000: This HS code covers “Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks: Buttons: Other: Other: Other”. If the phone charm is designed as a button-like attachment, this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 57.9%.

Regarding HS code 7326903500, please note that the item must be a container normally carried on the person to be classified under this code. Additionally, for HS code 7326903500, the item is subject to a 25% additional tariff on steel and aluminum products.