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HTS code for screen protector: facts to check before import

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A screen protector is easy to under-describe. The invoice may say "screen film" or "tempered glass", but that is rarely enough for a clean review.

Material matters. So does coating, shape, packaging, whether cleaning wipes are included, and whether the product is glass, plastic film, privacy film, camera-lens protector, or part of a kit.

quick answer

For a screen protector, use the lookup result for Planning Use until material, coating, device fit, included accessories, packaging, origin, supplier code, Missing Facts, Authority Sources, and Broker review status are documented. Do not use the result as Entry Use classification.

The product should be reviewed as shipped, not as a generic phone accessory.

facts to collect for a screen protector

Collect:

Product name and invoice description.
Photos of the protector, package, labels, and accessories.
Material: tempered glass, plastic film, PET, TPU, privacy film, or mixed material.
Coatings or features: anti-glare, privacy, blue-light, oleophobic, matte, curved edge, camera lens cover.
Device fit: phone, tablet, watch, camera, handheld scanner, or other display.
Included wipes, dust stickers, guide frame, squeegee, cloth, or case.
Whether protectors are sold in packs or kits.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code.
Product page, spec sheet, or material statement.

Small included items do not always decide classification, but they should still be visible in the record.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Material is unclear.
Coating or privacy feature is not documented.
Included accessories are not listed.
Pack count is unclear.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Origin is assumed.
Similar CBP rulings have not been checked.
Duty-stack exposure has not been reviewed.

These gaps matter because "screen protector" can cover very different products.

authority sources

Use official sources:

USITC gives the tariff text. CROSS can help compare protective films, glass articles, plastic films, phone accessories, and kits.

what TariffCase should produce

TariffCase should produce a Planning Use record with material evidence, coating notes, device fit, kit contents, supplier code, HTS Candidate, Missing Facts, Authority Sources, and Broker review status.

That record prevents a generic accessory title from doing too much work.

glass film or kit

Screen protectors often ship with more than the protector itself. Cleaning wipes, dust stickers, installation frames, camera-lens protectors, and multi-packs can change how the product should be described for review. A privacy film also raises different facts than a plain clear protector.

Write those pieces into the record. The Broker should not have to infer them from a product photo after the shipment is already booked. Pack count should be visible too.

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questions importers ask

Does tempered glass matter?

Yes. Material should be documented and checked against the tariff path.

Do wipes and guide frames matter?

List them in the record. The shipped configuration should be visible before review.

Can I use a supplier code?

Use it as a clue and verify it against product facts and official sources.

What should the file say plainly?

Write whether the protector is glass, plastic film, privacy film, camera lens cover, or kit. Cleaning wipes, frames, adhesive sheets, and applicators should be listed.

planning boundary

This screen protector HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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