Paper-Sheathed Plastic Spectacle Pouch
A soft plastic spectacle pouch sheathed in cloth-like paper for gentle pocket storage of eyeglasses. It is classified under tariff item 4202.39.00 as a spectacle case of other materials mainly paper-covered, distinguishing from plastic sheeting.
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% |
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- ECCC
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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 pouch is made of sheeting of plastics without paper covering
This subheading covers spectacle cases of sheeting of plastics, which would apply if the paper is not the main material.
If the pouch is made of leather
This subheading covers spectacle cases of leather, which would apply if leather replaces the plastic and paper.
If the pouch is a simple plastic bag with handles, not designed for prolonged use
Note 3(A)(a) excludes such bags from heading 4202, classifying them under plastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the paper sheath is the primary covering; if the plastic gives the essential character, classification may change
• Keep the product's material composition documented for CBSA
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