Molded TPU plastic protective case for a smartphone, without battery or electronics
If your commercial description matches these details, 3926.90.99 is a sensible starting point. Confirm the physical item and its paperwork before filing.
Phone Case HS Code
phone case products are generally considered under 3926.90.99 when they match the tariff description. The full US classification depends on the product facts listed below. Final classification depends on the product attributes and the destination-country tariff schedule.
Phone case classification at a glance
What usually determines the code?
Use these facts to decide whether the starting provision fits your product before filing.
Starting US HTS3926.90.99
Other articles of plastics
Typical productPlastic or TPU case
Protective cover without an electrical function
General duty5.3%
Verify the current HTS and origin treatment
Common exceptionBattery case
Built-in electrical storage can change the heading
Common product descriptions
DescriptionStarting pointWhy it may differ
TPU protective phone case, imported alone3926.90.99Plastic article with no electrical function
Leather or textile fitted phone pouch4202.99May have the character of a carrying container
Phone case with an integrated battery8507.60Electrical storage may define the article
These are illustrative classification starting points, not import-record statistics. Confirm the material, construction, function and complete tariff wording.
Interactive check
Narrow the code for your phone case
Confirm the product facts you know, then choose the closest tariff condition. The classifier will handle anything still uncertain.
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Product-specific worksheet
Use the facts that actually move this code
This page turns the tariff wording into a short review checklist for phone case shipments.
- Outer material
- Protective case or carrying container
- Built-in battery or electronics
- Imported alone or with the phone
The first missing fact that changes the tariff path should be resolved with the supplier or product specification.
4202.99
Cases with the character of fitted carrying containers
This is the most useful comparison to make when the item is not exactly the example above.
Moving this shipment to another country?The HS six-digit base is shared, but national digits and duty measures can change. Compare the destination schedule with the tariff-code crosswalk, then run the exact description through the classifier.
Before you use this code
A practical classification check
Use the product facts—not just the marketing name—to confirm whether this starting point fits your shipment.
- 1Confirm the product identity
Outer material should match the tariff wording above.
- 2Check the deciding specification
Protective case or carrying container can change the national suffix or move the item to another heading.
- 3Compare the closest exception
Review 4202.99 when the product is cases with the character of fitted carrying containers.
Why this matters
The six-digit HS base is shared internationally, but the final reporting number and duty treatment depend on the destination country, product construction and current tariff notes.
Why this classification may apply
Other articles of plastics. This guide starts from the product type and tariff wording shown above; confirm the physical construction, principal function and other listed facts before using a code.
Which code applies?
The correct US reporting number depends on the product's physical characteristics and function, not only its marketing name. Choose the closest condition, then verify every fact before filing.
US HTS codeWhen it appliesGeneral duty
3926.90.99Molded plastic or TPU protective cases without an electrical function5.3%
Facts that change the classification
- Outer material
- Protective case or carrying container
- Built-in battery or electronics
- Imported alone or with the phone
Example and exclusions
Typical matching description
Molded TPU plastic protective case for a smartphone, without battery or electronics
Do not use this code automatically when
4202.99Cases with the character of fitted carrying containers
8507.60Battery cases whose essential function is electrical storage
Codes commonly confused with this product
4202.99Cases with the character of fitted carrying containers
8507.60Battery cases whose essential function is electrical storage
HS code vs country-specific tariff code
The international HS system supplies a common six-digit base. The United States extends it into the HTS, while Canada and other customs administrations use their own national tariff digits and rules. If the destination is Canada, use the Canada Customs Tariff guide or choose Canada in the classifier.
Classifying multiple products? Use the free Bulk HS Code Finder →
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for phone case?
3926.90.99 is the likely US tariff provision when the product matches this description: Other articles of plastics. A different construction or function can lead to another heading.
What information is needed to classify phone case?
The most important facts are outer material, protective case or carrying container, built-in battery or electronics. The commercial product name alone may not determine the full US statistical suffix.
What is the US duty rate for phone case?
The 2026 general rate shown for the referenced provision is 5.3%. Special tariffs, origin-based programs and trade remedies must be checked separately.
Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first six digits are the international Harmonized System base. Countries can extend that base into their own tariff and statistical numbers, so the destination country matters.
What information is needed for an accurate classification?
For phone case, the important facts include outer material, protective case or carrying container, built-in battery or electronics. A marketing name alone may not identify the final reporting provision.
Can material or product function change the code?
Yes. Material, principal function, construction and intended use can move a product into a different heading or national tariff suffix.
Should I use an HS code or an HTS code for the United States?
Use the international HS heading for the six-digit base, then use the current US HTS provision required for the entry and statistical reporting.
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Official source and scope
Based on the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 Revision 12, published July 21, 2026. General rates may exclude origin programs, Section 301 or 232 measures, antidumping or countervailing duties, quotas and other agency requirements.
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