9112.20.80.00 - Other cases

HTS code 9112.20.80.00 encompasses "Other cases" within the broader category of clock cases and similar cases for goods of Chapter 91. This classification specifically covers cases designed to house clocks, watches, or other timekeeping mechanisms that do not fall under more specific material-based classifications. The key criterion for inclusion here is the absence of a predominant metallic construction, which would otherwise direct the goods to a sibling category.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 9112.20.40.00, which explicitly covers "Cases of metal." Therefore, goods classified under 9112.20.80.00 will typically be constructed from non-metallic materials such as plastics, wood, leather, or composite materials. The primary function of these cases is protective and aesthetic, providing a housing for the timekeeping movement.

As this is a terminal node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code is determined by the material composition of the case, and if it is not predominantly metal, it is considered "other" and falls under this residual category. Examples could include plastic casings for novelty clocks, wooden boxes for travel alarms, or leather-wrapped cases for portable timepieces.