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Section 301 tariff check for tablet case from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A tablet case from China can be a plastic shell, PU folio, leather case, keyboard case, rugged case, magnetic stand case, sleeve, or case-and-screen-protector kit. Section 301 exposure depends on the supported HTS candidate and China origin record.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use file before quoting landed cost.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff tablet case from China", collect outer material, tablet model, folio or shell style, keyboard function, magnets, stand parts, strap, screen protector, packaging, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not merge a passive tablet cover with a keyboard case. Electronics and set contents need their own facts.

facts to collect for a tablet case

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, product page, and packaging photos.
Outer material: plastic, TPU, silicone, leather, PU, textile, metal, EVA, or mixed materials.
Case style: folio, shell, rugged, sleeve, keyboard case, stand case, magnetic cover, or kids case.
Tablet model compatibility, dimensions, cutouts, hinge, stand fold, strap, clasp, pencil holder, or handle.
Keyboard, Bluetooth module, battery, charging cable, magnets, trackpad, or electronic parts.
Set contents: screen protector, stylus, strap, wipes, retail box, or spare parts.
Country of origin evidence for molding, cutting, sewing, electronics, assembly, and packing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

Photos should show the inside, hinge, keyboard area, and charging port. Keep keyboard battery and cable photos separate from passive case photos.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Main material is unsupported.
Keyboard or battery status is unclear.
Folio, sleeve, rugged case, or shell status is not described.
Screen protector, stylus, or strap contents are not listed.
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 case, textile sleeve, leather cover, keyboard accessory, computer part, or retail set paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported article: passive plastic tablet case, folio cover, leather case, rugged EVA case, keyboard case, or case-and-screen-protector kit. Each row should cite material, electronics, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If no keyboard is included, say so. If magnets or a stylus holder are present, record them.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for tablet cases, keyboard cases, covers, sleeves, plastic articles, and leather goods. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for material, case 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, not replace it.

questions importers ask

Does a keyboard change the file?

Yes. A keyboard case needs electronics, battery, and cable facts.

Does tablet model compatibility matter?

Yes. It helps define the article and set use.

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planning boundary

This tablet 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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