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
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
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
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 4202 used for?
- How to classify leather handbags for import?
- What are the HS-6 subheadings under 4202?
- Which code for plastic travel bags?
- How to determine the right HS code for suitcases?
- Are there specific rules for importing leather cases?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify handbags under HS-4 4202
- differences between HS-6 codes for leather and plastic
- importing suitcases with leather surfaces
- what materials are covered under HS-4 4202
- guidelines for HS-6 subheadings in leather goods
- choosing the right HS code for travel bags
- understanding HS-4 4202 for customs
- import regulations for cases and containers
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