Leather phone case Hs Code

Leather phone case harmonized system code

Product Overview The leather phone case classified under HS Code 420291 is a protective accessory specifically designed to encase and safeguard mobile devices, constructed primarily from genuine or synthetic leather materials. This product is characterized by precise dimensional tolerances typically ranging from 140 mm to 160 mm in length and 70 mm to 80 mm in width, accommodating standard smartphone sizes. The manufacturing process involves leather tanning, cutting, stitching, and finishing treatments that enhance durability, resistance to abrasion, and aesthetic appeal. Under HS Code 420291, which pertains to "Articles of Leather or of Composition Leather," this product falls within subcategories that include small leather goods such as wallets, purses, and phone cases. Commercially, leather phone cases serve critical roles in retail environments and consumer electronics distribution channels, offering protective solutions during device transportation and daily use. Their market positioning hinges on combining functional protection with premium material quality, appealing to both mass-market and niche segments requiring durability and style compliance. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 420291 is structured as follows: Chapter 42 covers "Articles of Leather; Saddlery and Harness; Travel Goods, Handbags and Similar Containers; Articles of Animal Gut (Other Than Silkworm Gut)." Heading 4202 specifies "Trunks, Suitcases, Vanity Cases, Executive Cases, Briefcases, School Satchels and Similar Containers," while Subheading 420291 designates "Articles of Leather or of Composition Leather, Other than those specified under other subheadings." This classification is justified by the product’s primary material composition (leather) and its function as a protective container for electronic devices. Trade considerations include packaging in protective cartons with humidity control measures to prevent leather degradation during transit. Typical preservation involves maintaining relative humidity levels between 40-60% and temperature control between 15-25°C to preserve leather integrity. Shipping requirements conform to international standards such as the Harmonized System and WTO agreements, ensuring accurate customs declarations and tariff applications. Quality standards align with ISO 17065 certification for leather goods, emphasizing dimensional accuracy, tensile strength, and colorfastness, thereby facilitating compliance with global import/export regulations.

Leather phone case Chapter Note

1.- For the purposes of this Chapter, the term “leather” includes chamois (including combination chamois) leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather. 2.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Sterile surgical catgut or similar sterile suture materials (heading 30.06); (b) Articles of apparel or clothing accessories (except gloves, mittens and mitts), lined with furskin or artificial fur or to which furskin or artificial fur is attached on the outside except as mere trimming (heading 43.03 or 43.04); (c) Made up articles of netting (heading 56.08); (d) Articles of Chapter 64; (e) Headgear or parts thereof of Chapter 65; (f) Whips, riding-crops or other articles of heading 66.02; (g) Cuff-links, bracelets or other imitation jewellery (heading 71.17); (h) Fittings or trimmings for harness, such as stirrups, bits, horse brasses and buckles, separately presented (generally Section XV); (ij) Strings, skins for drums or the like, or other parts of musical instruments (heading 92.09); (k) Articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings); (l) Articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites); or (m) Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, button moulds or other parts of these articles, button blanks, of heading 96.06. 3.- (A) In addition to the provisions of Note 2 above, heading 42.02 does not cover : (a) Bags made of sheeting of plastics, whether or not printed, with handles, not designed for prolonged use (heading 39.23); (b) Articles of plaiting materials (heading 46.02). (B) Articles of headings 42.02 and 42.03 which have parts of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) remain classified in those headings even if such parts constitute more than minor fittings or minor ornamentation, provided that these parts do not give the articles their essential character. If, on the other hand, the parts give the articles their essential character, the articles are to be classified in Chapter 71. 4.- For the purposes of heading 42.03, the expression “articles of apparel and clothing accessories” applies, inter alia, to gloves, mittens and mitts (including those for sport or for protection), aprons and other protective clothing, braces, belts, bandoliers and wrist straps, but excluding watch straps (heading 91.13).