HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
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8477590100 | Doc | 58.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8477908695 | Doc | 58.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3910000000 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3926901000 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3926909989 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Silicone Remote Case
A silicone remote case is a protective cover designed for television, streaming device, air conditioner, or other electronic device remotes. It is typically constructed from silicone rubber, offering a variety of benefits and features.
Material
The primary material is silicone rubber, a polymer with notable properties including:
- Flexibility: Allows for easy installation and removal, and conforms to the remote's shape.
- Durability: Resistant to tearing and cracking, offering long-lasting protection.
- Water Resistance: Protects against spills and splashes.
- Heat Resistance: Can withstand moderate temperatures.
- Non-Slip Surface: Provides a better grip, reducing accidental drops.
- Softness: Offers a comfortable feel in hand.
Purpose
The main purposes of a silicone remote case are:
- Protection: Shields the remote from scratches, impacts, dust, and everyday wear and tear.
- Improved Grip: Enhances handling and prevents slipping, especially with sweaty or oily hands.
- Identification: Cases often come in bright colors, allowing for easy identification of multiple remotes.
- Hygiene: Can be easily cleaned and disinfected.
- Button Protection: Protects buttons from wear and tear, extending the remote’s lifespan.
Function
A silicone case functions by:
- Encasing the Remote: The case is molded to fit the contours of the specific remote model.
- Providing a Protective Layer: Absorbing impacts and preventing direct contact with surfaces.
- Maintaining Functionality: Cutouts are precisely placed to allow full access to all buttons, ports, and sensors.
- Enhancing Tactile Feedback: Some cases are designed to improve the feel of button presses.
Usage Scenarios
- Home Entertainment: Protecting TV, streaming device (Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV), and soundbar remotes.
- Air Conditioning Control: Shielding air conditioner remotes from dust and damage.
- Set-Top Box Control: Protecting cable/satellite box remotes.
- General Electronics: Suitable for any remote control used in a household or office setting.
- Families with Children/Pets: Provides extra protection against accidental damage and keeps remotes clean.
Common Types
- Full Body Cases: Cover the entire remote, offering maximum protection.
- Sleeve Cases: Cover the back and sides of the remote, leaving the front buttons exposed.
- Textured Cases: Feature raised patterns for enhanced grip.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Cases: Help locate remotes in low-light conditions.
- Cases with Lanyard/Strap: Allow the remote to be carried or hung.
- Custom-Designed Cases: Available in various colors, patterns, and with personalized designs.
- Cases with Anti-Lost Feature: Some include a whistle or locator to help find misplaced remotes.
The declared goods, a silicone remote case, are typically manufactured from silicone in its primary forms and used to protect remote controls. They fall under articles of plastics or other materials.
The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided information:
- 3910.00.00.00: Silicones in primary forms. This code covers the raw material used to manufacture the silicone remote case.
- 3926.90.10.00: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Buckets and pails. While not a direct match, this code indicates articles made from plastics or other materials within the specified headings, and a remote case could be categorized under 'other' articles.
- 3926.90.99.89: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other. This is a broader category for articles made from plastics or other materials not specifically listed elsewhere, and is a potential classification for the remote case.
Tax Rate Details:
- 3910.00.00.00: Base tariff: 3.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional tariff: 30%. Total tariff: 58.0%.
- 3926.90.10.00: Base tariff: 3.4%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional tariff: 30%. Total tariff: 40.9%.
- 3926.90.99.89: Base tariff: 5.3%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional tariff: 30%. Total tariff: 42.8%.