Paper-Coated Wooden Passport Holder
A slim wooden sleeve for passports coated in protective paper stock for pocket travel convenience. It is classified under tariff item 4202.39.00 as a document or map case mainly paper-covered, of a kind normally carried in the pocket or handbag.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequiredHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 420239).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 4202390000; Equal To 4202390000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the passport holder is made of leather or composition leather
Leather passport holders of a kind carried in the pocket or handbag fall under this alternative.
If the passport holder is made of sheeting of plastics or textile materials
Plastic or textile passport holders normally carried in the pocket are classified here.
If the holder is essentially a paper article, such as a paper folder
Articles of paper or paperboard may fall under Chapter 48 if not covered by heading 42.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the passport holder is not considered a 'travel goods' item of a kind classified under heading 42.02 if it is larger than pocket-sized
• Declare the product as a document case under 4202.39.00
• Verify the paper coating is the predominant surface material
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