HS code for phone case
The U.S. HS code for a phone case is usually 3926.90.99.89 (hard plastic or tpu), with a 5.3% general duty and an estimated total of 17.8% from China and 17.8% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 42.8% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard plastic or TPU | 3926.90.99.89 | 5.3% | 17.8% |
| Leather wallet folio | 4202.31.60.00 | 8% | 20.5% |
- 3926.90.99.89: Other
- 4202.31.60.00: With outer surface of leather or of composition leather / Other
What decides the code
A phone case is classified by its outer material and construction. Plastic or TPU cases fall under heading 3926, and leather wallet folios fall under heading 4202.
- Outer material decides the heading. Hard plastic or TPU cases classify under 3926.90.99.89 as other articles of plastics.
- A leather or composition leather outer surface with a wallet folio format classifies under 4202.31.60.00 as an article normally carried in the pocket or handbag.
- A folio that holds cards and cash along with the phone is a container of heading 4202, not a simple plastic cover.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a leather wallet folio under 3926.90.99.89 is wrong because the outer surface is leather, so heading 4202 applies.
- Classifying a plain hard plastic or TPU case under 4202.31.60.00 is wrong because heading 4202 covers leather and composition leather outer surfaces, not molded plastic covers.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 17.8% = 5.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 42.8%.
- Vietnam
- 17.8% = 5.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3926.90.99.89, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Hard plastic or TPU
- CN 3926 90 97, 6.5%
- Leather wallet folio
- CN 4202 31 00, 3%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a phone case?
The U.S. HTS code for a phone case is usually 3926.90.99.89 (hard plastic or tpu). Other versions use 4202.31.60.00 for leather wallet folio. The first six digits, 3926.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a phone case from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3926.90.99.89 is 5.3%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 17.8% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 17.8%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 3926.90.99.89Other
- 4202.31.60.00With outer surface of leather or of composition leather / Other
- Heading 3926Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914
- Heading 4202Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; traveling bags, insulated food or beverage bags, toiletry bags, knapsacks and backpacks, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, purses, map cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle cases, jewelry boxes, powder cases, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.