Mobile phone cases & covers|HS Code

Mobile phone cases & covers harmonized system code

Product Overview Mobile Phone Cases & Covers classified under HS Code 4202 are specially designed protective accessories for mobile devices, particularly smartphones. These items, made primarily from plastic, silicone, or leather materials, are crafted to shield mobile devices from damage due to impacts, scratches, or exposure to dust and moisture. HS Code 4202 encompasses a wide range of such accessories including rigid and flexible cases, flip covers, wallet cases, and waterproof covers among others. In commercial applications, these products find extensive use in retail stores, online marketplaces, and telecommunication outlets, catering to individual consumers and businesses alike. The value proposition of these products lies in their capability to provide a high degree of protection for mobile devices while offering aesthetic appeal and functionality. Their competitive advantage stems from their wide range of designs, materials, and compatibility with various mobile device models. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 4202 pertains to "Trunks, Suitcases, Vanity Cases, Executive Cases, Briefcases, School Satchels, Spectacle Cases, Binocular Cases, Camera Cases, Musical Instrument Cases, Gun Cases, Holsters And Similar Containers; Travelling-Bags, Insulated Food Or Beverages Bags, Toilet Bags, Rucksacks, Handbags, Shopping Bags, Wallets, Purses, Map-Cases, Cigarette-Cases, Tobacco-Pouches, Tool Bags, Sports Bags, Bottle-Cases, Jewelry Boxes, Powder Boxes, Cutlery Cases And Similar Containers, Of Leather Or Of Composition Leather, Of Sheet Material, Of Textile Materials, Of Vulcanized Fiber Or Of Paperboard, Or Wholly Or Mainly Covered With Such Materials Or With Paper." This classification is justified because mobile phone cases & covers serve as containers for mobile devices. For trade purposes, these products are typically packaged in individual retail packages for protection during transit. Common preservation methods include shrink-wrapping or boxing to prevent damage. Shipping requirements often involve cushioning materials and sturdy outer packaging to ensure product integrity. Quality standards for these products generally involve specifications for material strength, durability, device compatibility, and functionality.

Mobile phone cases & covers 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).