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Section 301 tariff check for screen protector from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A screen protector from China can be tempered glass, plastic film, privacy film, camera-lens cover, tablet protector, watch protector, or a kit with wipes and applicators. Section 301 exposure depends on the supported HTS candidate and China origin record.

Use this page to prepare the Planning Use file before using a marketplace duty estimate.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff screen protector from China", collect material, device compatibility, coating, layer structure, adhesive, dimensions, hardness claims, privacy function, kit contents, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not treat glass and plastic film as the same evidence file.

facts to collect for a screen protector

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, product page, and packaging photos.
Main material: tempered glass, aluminosilicate glass, PET film, TPU film, hybrid film, or mixed layers.
Device compatibility: phone, tablet, watch, laptop, camera lens, game console, or vehicle screen.
Layer details: adhesive, privacy layer, anti-glare layer, oleophobic coating, blue-light claim, or matte finish.
Dimensions, thickness, edge shape, cutouts, hardness claim, and whether it is curved.
Set contents: wipes, dust stickers, guide frame, squeegee, camera protector, case, or retail box.
Country of origin evidence for cutting, coating, tempering, assembly, and packing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

Ask for the layer spec rather than a photo of the retail box alone. Keep sample labels when pack counts differ by SKU.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Glass versus plastic film status is unclear.
Coating or privacy layer is claimed but unsupported.
Device compatibility and dimensions are missing.
Camera lens protector or extra components are not listed.
Origin is assumed from exporter paperwork.
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 glass article, plastic film, optical accessory, adhesive article, or retail kit paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported protector: tempered glass protector, plastic film protector, privacy film, camera lens protector, tablet protector, or installation kit. Each row should cite material, coating, device use, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay in the file. If the article is not glass, say why. If wipes and stickers are ordinary kit contents, list them anyway.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for screen protectors, glass articles, plastic films, adhesive articles, and kits. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for material, layer structure, device use, dimensions, kit contents, origin, supplier code, and value. Then compare the candidate line with current Section 301 material.

The result should help broker review, not replace it.

questions importers ask

Does tempered glass matter?

Yes. Glass and plastic film should not be merged without support.

Do wipes and guide frames matter?

List them. The imported kit should be clear.

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planning boundary

This screen protector 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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