Paper-Covered Wooden Spectacle Case with Velvet Lining
This protective wooden spectacle case is covered mainly with decorative paper and lined with plush velvet textile to safeguard eyeglasses. It qualifies as a similar container of paper-covered wood with textile lining 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 case is of a kind normally carried in the pocket or handbag
Spectacle cases of a kind normally carried in the pocket or handbag are classified under heading 4202.31.
If the wood gives the essential character
Wooden spectacle cases may be classified in Chapter 44.
If the case is made of plastic sheeting
Plastic spectacle cases are classified under Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the velvet lining is not furskin or artificial fur, as that would exclude it from Chapter 42
• If the case is designed for spectacles and is of a kind normally carried in the pocket, it may be classified under 4202.31
• Provide clear product images to CBSA
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