Decorative Wooden Cigar Box Lined with Silk Textile
This decorative wooden cigar box is mainly covered with embossed paper and lined with silk textile to maintain humidity and protect cigars. It qualifies as a similar container of wood, paper-covered, and textile-lined under tariff item 4202.99.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the box is designed to be carried in the pocket or handbag
Cigar boxes of a kind normally carried in the pocket or handbag are classified under heading 4202.31.
If the paper covering is merely decorative and the wood gives the essential character
Wooden articles not elsewhere specified may fall under Chapter 44.
If the box is made of plastic sheeting with handles and not designed for prolonged use
Chapter note 3(A) excludes such bags from heading 42.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the silk lining is not made of furskin or artificial fur, as that would exclude it from Chapter 42
• Verify the paper covering is the main surface material; if the wood is exposed, classification may change
• Keep commercial invoices detailed to support the paper-covered and textile-lined description
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