Wooden Cigarette Case
A slim wooden case designed to hold 20 standard cigarettes, featuring a hinged lid and often engraved designs. It falls under HTS 4202.39.20.00 as a pocket-sized container of wood, wholly covered with paper for a polished finish, used for carrying cigarettes in pockets or handbags. The wooden construction with paper covering distinguishes it from leather or plastic alternatives.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mainly covered with textile materials instead of paper
Textile-covered wooden cases classify under the textile subheading rather than paper-covered in 4202.39.20.
If sold as a decorative wooden box without container function
Plain wooden boxes for storage fall under Chapter 44 wood articles, not Chapter 42 travel goods.
If the paper covering dominates and wood is secondary
Primarily paper-based containers shift to Chapter 48 packing containers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wood is mainly covered with paper per HTS notes; provide material composition certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no leather or plastic sheeting is used, as that shifts to other subheadings; include photos in entry documentation
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