Wooden Spectacle Case
A protective hard case for eyeglasses or sunglasses made from balsa wood, externally wrapped in glossy paper with snap closure. It is classified under tariff item 4202.39.00 as a spectacle case of wood mainly covered with paper, 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 spectacle case is made of leather or composition leather
Leather spectacle cases of a kind carried in the pocket or handbag fall under this alternative.
If the spectacle case is made of sheeting of plastics or textile materials
Plastic or textile spectacle cases normally carried in the pocket are classified here.
If the case is a bag made of plastic sheeting with handles, not designed for prolonged use
Chapter 42 note 3(A) excludes such bags, directing classification to heading 39.23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the snap closure does not give the article its essential character; if it does, classification may shift to Chapter 83
• Provide the CBSA with a product sample for accurate classification
• Verify the paper covering is durable and not merely packaging
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