HS Code:
Binocular carrying cases with an outer surface of camouflage-printed woven fabric of man-made fibers coated with plastics, featuring a padded interior, dual zipper and magnetic closures, designed for front-body carry with shoulder straps and a stabilizing back harness. These cases weigh no more than 382.544 grams and are valued at $20 or more. Classified under HS subheading 4202.92.91, this category falls under travel goods, handbags, and similar containers with an outer surface of textile materials or plastics.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
17.6% ad valorem
Highest Rate
25% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA)
Rising demand for outdoor recreational gear
Increased imports of binocular cases due to growing interest in birdwatching and hunting activities
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable materials
Manufacturers are exploring eco-friendly plastics and recycled fabrics, influencing production costs and trade patterns
2022
Growth in e-commerce channels
Direct-to-consumer sales are boosting smaller exporters, diversifying market access
2020-2022
The United States imposed additional tariffs on specific categories under HS 4202.92.91 as part of ongoing trade tensions, affecting binocular case imports from China.
September 2022
Potential shift in sourcing to Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on plastic coatings used in textile products, requiring compliance certifications for imports.
January 2023
Increased production costs for exporters to the EU market, potential market entry barriers for non-compliant manufacturers
Enhanced trade agreements have reduced tariffs on Vietnamese exports of travel goods to the US, boosting binocular case shipments.
March 2022
Strengthened Vietnam’s position as a key supplier, challenging China’s dominance