HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
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8517790000 | Doc | 62.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8548000000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3926909989 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3926904000 | Doc | 32.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3919905060 | Doc | 60.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3919901000 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Phone Case and Screen Protector
A phone case and screen protector are accessories designed to safeguard a smartphone from physical damage and wear. They are frequently used in conjunction to provide comprehensive protection.
Phone Case
Material
- Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU): Flexible, shock-absorbent, and offers good grip. Commonly used for thinner, more affordable cases.
- Polycarbonate (PC): Hard, rigid plastic offering scratch resistance. Often used in combination with TPU for added protection.
- Silicone: Soft, flexible, and provides good shock absorption. Can attract dust and lint.
- Metal (Aluminum, Stainless Steel): Offers robust protection and a premium aesthetic, but can be heavier and interfere with wireless signals.
- Leather: Provides a classic look and feel, but requires more care and may not offer the same level of impact protection as other materials.
- Hybrid (TPU + PC): Combines the benefits of both materials – shock absorption and scratch resistance.
Purpose
- Impact Protection: Absorbs energy from drops and impacts, preventing damage to the phone's body and internal components.
- Scratch Resistance: Protects the phone's surface from scratches caused by keys, coins, and other abrasive materials.
- Aesthetic Enhancement: Available in a wide variety of colors, designs, and styles to personalize the phone.
- Improved Grip: Provides a more secure hold on the phone, reducing the risk of accidental drops.
Function
- Shock Absorption: Distributes impact force across the case material.
- Scratch Prevention: Acts as a barrier between the phone and abrasive surfaces.
- Button and Port Protection: Covers and protects the phone's buttons and ports from dust and damage.
- Wireless Charging Compatibility: Some cases are designed to work with wireless chargers.
Usage Scenarios
- Everyday Use: Provides general protection against everyday wear and tear.
- Outdoor Activities: Offers enhanced protection during hiking, camping, and other outdoor adventures.
- Work Environments: Protects the phone from damage in demanding work environments.
- Travel: Safeguards the phone during travel and transportation.
Common Types
- Slim Cases: Lightweight and minimal, offering basic scratch protection.
- Bumper Cases: Protect the edges of the phone, leaving the back exposed.
- Rugged Cases: Heavy-duty cases offering maximum protection against drops, impacts, and water.
- Wallet Cases: Combine a phone case with a wallet, providing storage for cards and cash.
- Battery Cases: Include a built-in battery to extend the phone's battery life.
- Clear Cases: Allow the phone's original design to be visible.
Screen Protector
Material
- Tempered Glass: Offers high scratch resistance and impact protection. Provides a smooth, glass-like feel.
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): Flexible and affordable. Provides basic scratch protection.
- Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU): Offers good flexibility and impact absorption. Can self-heal minor scratches.
Purpose
- Scratch Protection: Protects the phone's screen from scratches caused by keys, coins, and other abrasive materials.
- Impact Protection: Absorbs energy from impacts, preventing cracks and breaks.
- Smudge and Fingerprint Resistance: Some screen protectors have oleophobic coatings to repel smudges and fingerprints.
Function
- Scratch Prevention: Acts as a barrier between the screen and abrasive surfaces.
- Impact Absorption: Distributes impact force across the screen protector material.
- Reduced Glare: Some screen protectors have anti-glare coatings to improve visibility in bright light.
Usage Scenarios
- Everyday Use: Provides general protection against everyday wear and tear.
- Outdoor Activities: Offers enhanced protection during hiking, camping, and other outdoor adventures.
- High-Risk Environments: Protects the screen from damage in demanding work environments.
Common Types
- Film Screen Protectors: Thin and flexible, offering basic scratch protection.
- Tempered Glass Screen Protectors: Offers high scratch resistance and impact protection.
- Privacy Screen Protectors: Limits the viewing angle, preventing others from seeing the screen's content.
- Anti-Glare Screen Protectors: Reduces glare and improves visibility in bright light.
The declared goods consist of phone cases and screen protectors. Phone cases are protective covers for mobile phones, typically made of plastic or other materials. Screen protectors are thin films applied to the phone screen to prevent scratches and damage.
The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:
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8517790000: This HS code covers telephone sets, including smartphones, and other telephones for cellular networks or other wireless networks. It also includes apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images, or other data, excluding those specified in headings 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528. Parts of these apparatus are also included, specifically Other parts. The total tax rate is 62.5%, comprising a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 7.5%, and a 30% additional tariff applicable after April 2, 2025, with a 25% additional tariff for steel or aluminum products. While phone cases aren't directly listed, they can be considered parts of telephone sets.
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3926909989: This HS code covers other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914, classified as Other. The total tax rate is 42.8%, consisting of a base tariff of 5.3% and an additional tariff of 7.5%, with a 30% additional tariff applicable after April 2, 2025. Phone cases made of plastic would fall under this category.
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3919905060: This HS code covers self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, and other flat shapes of plastics, whether or not in rolls, classified as Other. The total tax rate is 60.8%, comprising a base tariff of 5.8% and an additional tariff of 25.0%, with a 30% additional tariff applicable after April 2, 2025. Screen protectors, often self-adhesive films, would be classified under this code.
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3919901000: This HS code covers self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, and other flat shapes of plastics, whether or not in rolls, specifically those Having a light-reflecting surface produced in whole or in part by glass grains (ballotini). The total tax rate is 61.5%, comprising a base tariff of 6.5% and an additional tariff of 25.0%, with a 30% additional tariff applicable after April 2, 2025. Some screen protectors with specific light-reflecting properties may fall under this code.
According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'phonecase+srceen protector' are limited, with only the following 4 found.