What is HS-4 4202 used for?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · Heading
4202 — Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard
Chapter 42: Articles of leather
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 4202 when importing or exporting trunks, suitcases, handbags, or similar containers primarily made from leather, plastics, or textiles. For example, a shipment of leather briefcases falls under this heading, which encompasses various types of travel and storage cases.
To choose the correct HS-6 subheading, consider the outer material of your product. For instance, if your item is a leather handbag, you would classify it under HS-6 420221. If it’s made from plastic sheeting, then HS-6 420222 applies instead.
Another consideration is the specific type of container. If you have a school satchel made of vulcanised fibre, you would use HS-6 420219. If your product is a non-leather handbag made of paperboard, look at HS-6 420229 for accurate classification.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
HS-4 4202 · leather cases · plastic bags · suitcases · handbags · travel containers · vulcanised fibre · paperboard cases · school satchels · executive cases · customs classification · import codes · export regulations · trade compliance · HS-6 subheadings · container materials
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Leather suitcases and briefcases (HS-6 420211)
- Plastic travel bags and backpacks (HS-6 420212)
- Vulcanised fibre handbags (HS-6 420229)
- Textile school satchels (HS-6 420212)
- Leather-covered jewellery cases (HS-6 420291)
- Plastic cosmetic cases (HS-6 420292)
- Paperboard tool bags (HS-6 420299)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify leather handbags for import?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
What are the HS-6 subheadings under 4202?
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Which code for plastic travel bags?
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How to determine the right HS code for suitcases?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
Are there specific rules for importing leather cases?
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Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
how to classify handbags under HS-4 4202
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differences between HS-6 codes for leather and plastic
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
importing suitcases with leather surfaces
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what materials are covered under HS-4 4202
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guidelines for HS-6 subheadings in leather goods
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choosing the right HS code for travel bags
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
understanding HS-4 4202 for customs
Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.
import regulations for cases and containers
Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 4202?
- HS-4 4202 covers trunks, suitcases, handbags, and similar containers made from leather, plastics, textiles, vulcanised fibre, or paperboard.
- How do I choose the correct HS-6 subheading?
- Select the HS-6 subheading based on the outer material of your product, such as leather, plastic, or vulcanised fibre.
- What if my product is made of multiple materials?
- If your product combines materials, classify it under the HS-6 line that corresponds to the predominant material used.
- Are there specific import regulations for leather goods?
- Yes, importing leather goods may require compliance with specific regulations, including documentation and potential tariffs.
- Can I use HS-4 4202 for custom-made cases?
- Yes, as long as the custom-made cases fit the descriptions outlined in HS-4 4202 and its subheadings.
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HS-6 subheadings (12)
- 420211Cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather
- 420212Cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials
- 420219Cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper
- 420221Cases and containers; handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather
- 420222Cases and containers; handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials
- 420229Cases and containers; handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper
- 420231Cases and containers; of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather
- 420232Cases and containers; of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials
- 420239Cases and containers; of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper
- 420291Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather
- 420292Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials
- 420299Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper