Wooden Cigarette Case from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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