HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
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4202923120 | Doc | 72.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4202929100 | Doc | 72.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4205008000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6114909070 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6114909040 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Tablet Bag
A tablet bag is a protective and carrying case specifically designed for tablet computers. It distinguishes itself from laptop bags through its smaller size and lighter construction, tailored to the dimensions and weight of tablets rather than larger laptops.
Material
Tablet bags are constructed from a variety of materials, each offering different levels of protection, durability, and aesthetic appeal:
- Nylon: A common, affordable, and relatively durable synthetic fabric. Often water-resistant.
- Polyester: Similar to nylon, offering good durability and water resistance, and often available in a wider range of colors and patterns.
- Canvas: A heavier, more robust material, typically cotton, offering a classic look and good protection. Often treated for water resistance.
- Neoprene: A synthetic rubber offering excellent shock absorption and water resistance. Frequently used for padded sleeves.
- Leather/PU Leather: Provides a premium look and feel, offering good protection and durability, but generally more expensive.
- EVA Foam/Hard Shell: Offers the highest level of protection against impacts and drops. Often used in combination with other materials.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a tablet bag is to:
- Protect: Shield the tablet from scratches, dust, minor impacts, and the elements.
- Carry: Provide a convenient and secure way to transport the tablet.
- Organize: Often includes additional pockets and compartments for accessories like chargers, cables, styluses, and headphones.
Function
Tablet bags function through a combination of features:
- Padding: Internal padding, typically made of foam or gel, absorbs shocks and cushions the tablet.
- Closure Systems: Secure the tablet within the bag. Common types include zippers, Velcro straps, magnetic closures, and buckles.
- Handles/Straps: Allow for comfortable carrying. Options include top handles, shoulder straps (fixed or adjustable), and cross-body straps.
- Compartments/Pockets: Organize accessories and provide additional storage.
Usage Scenarios
Tablet bags are used in a wide range of scenarios:
- Commuting: Protecting the tablet during travel to and from work or school.
- Travel: Safeguarding the tablet during air travel, road trips, or other forms of transportation.
- Everyday Carry: Providing convenient and secure storage for tablets used regularly.
- Business Meetings/Conferences: Protecting the tablet and accessories during professional engagements.
- Home/Office Storage: Providing a dedicated and protective space for tablets when not in use.
Common Types
- Sleeves: Simple, form-fitting cases offering basic protection. Typically made of neoprene or foam.
- Messenger Bags: Shoulder bags with a flap closure, offering a more professional look and additional storage space.
- Tote Bags: Open-top bags with two handles, offering convenient carrying and easy access.
- Backpacks: Offer the most comprehensive protection and carrying comfort, often with multiple compartments and adjustable straps.
- Folio Cases: Wrap around the tablet, offering full coverage and often including a stand function.
- Crossbody Bags: Worn across the body for secure and comfortable carrying, ideal for travel.
- Briefcases: More structured bags designed for professional use, often with dedicated compartments for tablets and other accessories.
Tablet bags fall under articles of leather or of composition leather, or of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper. Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:
- 4202923120: 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: Other: With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials: Travel, sports and similar bags: With outer surface of textile materials: Of man-made fibers. This code covers tablet bags made of textile materials, specifically those with an outer surface of man-made fibers. The tax rate is 72.6% (17.6% base tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, and 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
- 4202929100: 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: Other: With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials: Other: Other: With outer surface of textile materials: Of man-made fibers (except jewelry boxes of a kind normally sold at retail with their contents). This code also covers tablet bags made of textile materials with an outer surface of man-made fibers, excluding jewelry boxes sold with contents. The tax rate is 72.6% (17.6% base tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, and 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
Regarding these HS codes, please note that the applicable tax rate is 72.6% currently, and will increase to 72.6% after April 2, 2025. The material composition of the outer surface (specifically whether it is made of man-made fibers) is a key factor in determining the correct HS code.