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Section 301 tariff check for phone case from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A phone case from China can be silicone, TPU, plastic, leather, textile, metal, waterproof, wallet-style, magnetic, battery-powered, or sold with a screen protector. Section 301 exposure starts with the supported HTS candidate and China origin record.

Use this page to prepare the Planning Use file before trusting a supplier or marketplace duty estimate.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff phone case from China", collect outer material, construction, phone model, wallet features, magnet or stand parts, battery status, screen protector inclusion, packaging, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not let the product title hide the actual article. A plain TPU shell is not the same file as a leather wallet case or battery case.

facts to collect for a phone case

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, product page, and packaging photos.
Main material: silicone, TPU, plastic, leather, textile, metal, wood, or mixed material.
Case style: shell, bumper, folio, wallet, magnetic, kickstand, waterproof, rugged, clear, or battery case.
Phone model compatibility, dimensions, cutouts, strap, hinge, card slots, clasp, and stand.
Magnets, metal plates, RFID claims, battery, charging contacts, or electronic parts.
Set contents: screen protector, wipes, strap, stylus, lanyard, retail box, or spare parts.
Country of origin evidence for molding, cutting, sewing, assembly, and finishing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

Get front, back, inside, and side photos. Wallet pockets and battery contacts are easy to miss.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Main material is unsupported.
Wallet, battery, waterproof, or magnetic features are not described.
Screen protector or lanyard contents are not listed.
Case-only versus phone-accessory kit status is unclear.
Origin is assumed from shipment route.
Supplier code is only six digits or from another market.
Current USTR Section 301 treatment has not been checked for the candidate line.
Exclusion claims have no source date.

These gaps can move the file between plastic article, leather container, phone accessory, battery case, or retail set paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported case: plastic shell, leather folio, textile wallet case, magnetic case, waterproof case, battery case, or case-and-screen-protector set. Each row should cite material, function, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If there is no battery, say so. If the screen protector is included, do not ignore it.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for phone cases, wallets, plastic articles, leather goods, battery cases, and retail kits. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for material, style, electronics, set contents, origin, supplier code, and value. Then compare the candidate line with current Section 301 material.

The result should support broker review. It should not tell operations to file an entry.

questions importers ask

Does a wallet case change the review?

It can. Card slots, closure, and outer material need support.

Does a screen protector in the box matter?

Yes. List every component in the retail set.

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planning boundary

This phone case Section 301 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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