Loading...
SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases & similar protective cases (SITC 83199) totaled $441.9M in April 2026, traded with 118 countries.
Importers of Binocular Cases, Camera Cases, Musical Instrument Cases & Similar Protective Cases paid $107.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $417.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataProtective cases for optical instruments, cameras, musical instruments, and similar equipment — made from leather, plastic sheeting, textile, or other materials — are classified here as a residual category for cases not covered by more specific headings. The defining characteristic is that these cases are shaped or fitted to contain a specific type of equipment, distinguishing them from general-purpose bags or pouches. Classification can become contentious when a case is imported with the instrument it is designed for, as the case may then be classified with the instrument as a set rather than separately.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
When a camera case is imported together with the camera as a set put up for retail sale, it is generally classified with the camera under the camera's heading as part of the set. If imported separately, the case classifies under this heading. Importers should review the set classification rules and consult a customs broker when cases and instruments arrive together.
At the SITC level, all fitted instrument cases fall within this residual category regardless of outer surface material. However, at the HTS 10-digit level, the outer surface material (leather, plastic, textile, or other) may determine the specific tariff line and applicable duty rate, so material documentation remains important for accurate entry.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 83199 — Binocular Cases, Camera Cases, Musical Instrument Cases & Similar Protective Cases. Be the first supplier listed.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMBODIA | $104.1M | -- | -$104.1M |
| VIETNAM | $82.3M | $23K | -$82.3M |
| CHINA | $64.3M | $868K | -$63.5M |
| INDONESIA | $55.2M | $86K | -$55.1M |
| PHILIPPINES | $24.7M | $118K | -$24.6M |
Monthly import values over time