Find HS Code and trade information for three hole pencil case

Three-Hole Pencil Case

A three-hole pencil case is a specific type of stationery case characterized by its design featuring three separate compartments or sections, typically created by punched holes and reinforced edges.

Material

These cases are commonly constructed from the following materials:

• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride): A durable, waterproof plastic. Often transparent or translucent, allowing for easy visibility of contents. More affordable.
• Polyester: A synthetic fabric offering good durability and resistance to wear and tear. Can be printed with various designs.
• Canvas: A sturdy, woven fabric, often cotton or linen. Provides a more classic look and feel, and is generally more robust than PVC or polyester, though less water-resistant without treatment.
• Metal: Less common, but some vintage or high-end cases are made from metal (e.g., tin).

Purpose

The primary purpose of a three-hole pencil case is to organize and store stationery items such as:

• Pencils
• Pens
• Erasers
• Sharpeners
• Rulers
• Small art supplies

Function

The three-compartment design offers improved organization compared to single-compartment cases. This allows for:

• Separation of items: Prevents pens from damaging paper or pencils, and keeps different colors or types of stationery distinct.
• Easy access: Allows for quick identification and retrieval of specific items.
• Protection: Shields contents from damage during transport or storage.

Usage Scenarios

• School: Used by students of all ages to carry and organize school supplies.
• Office: Suitable for professionals who need to keep pens, pencils, and other small office tools organized.
• Art/Drafting: Useful for artists and designers to store colored pencils, erasers, and other art supplies.
• Travel: Compact enough to fit into backpacks or travel bags.

Common Types/Variations

• Transparent PVC Cases: Most common, offering good visibility.
• Fabric Cases: Available in a wide range of colors and patterns.
• Zippered Cases: Feature a zipper closure for added security.
• Flap Cases: Have a flap closure, often with a snap or Velcro.
• Expandable Cases: Can expand to accommodate more items.
• Vintage Metal Cases: Often collectible, featuring unique designs and construction.
• Large Capacity Cases: Designed to hold a larger quantity of supplies, often with additional internal pockets or dividers.

The declared goods, a three-hole pencil case, fall under articles used for conveyance or packing of goods, or for office/school supplies. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 3926100000: This HS code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Office or school supplies”. A three-hole pencil case, being a school supply, would fall under this classification if made of plastic or other materials within the 3901-3914 range.

  • 39: Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Heading 26 specifically covers other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
  • 100000: This is the subheading for office or school supplies.

• 4202328000: This HS code covers “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 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: Of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction”. If the pencil case is constructed of textile materials and is designed to be carried, it may fall under this code.

  • 42: Chapter 42 covers articles of leather; saddlery and harness equipment; travel goods, handbags and similar articles; articles of animal gut.
  • 02: Heading 02 covers trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, etc.
  • 32: Subheading 32 covers articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag.
  • 80: Further specifies articles with an outer surface of textile materials, of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction.

• 4202329300: This HS code covers “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 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: Of man-made fibers”. If the pencil case is constructed of textile materials and is designed to be carried, it may fall under this code, specifically if made of man-made fibers.

  • 42: Chapter 42 covers articles of leather; saddlery and harness equipment; travel goods, handbags and similar articles; articles of animal gut.
  • 02: Heading 02 covers trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, etc.
  • 32: Subheading 32 covers articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag.
  • 93: Further specifies articles with an outer surface of textile materials, of man-made fibers.