Cases 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

HS v2017 Code: 420211

About cases 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

HS code 420211 covers a diverse range of leather and leather-like containers, including trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, briefcases, and school satchels. These products are essential accessories for business, travel, and everyday use, serving both functional and fashion-oriented purposes. The global market for these items is substantial, driven by factors such as increased business travel, growing consumer demand for high-quality luggage, and the rise of e-commerce platforms that facilitate international trade.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 420211 typically involves a combination of manual and automated processes. Leather or composition leather is cut and shaped into the desired container forms, which are then reinforced with internal structures and fittings such as handles, locks, and zippers. Skilled craftspeople often hand-stitch and assemble the components, ensuring a high level of quality and attention to detail. In some cases, advanced manufacturing techniques like computer-aided design and computer numerical control (CNC) machining may be employed to streamline the production process.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 420211 industry include high-quality leather or leather-like materials, such as 420310 Leather of bovine or equine animals, without hair on, 420321 Leather of sheep or lamb, without wool on, and 420329 Leather of other animals, without wool or hair on. Additionally, manufacturers require various hardware components, such as zippers, clasps, and handles, as well as adhesives, dyes, and finishing materials to create the final products. Specialized machinery, including cutting, stitching, and molding equipment, is also essential for the production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 420211 industry are the diverse range of leather and leather-like containers, including trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, briefcases, and school satchels. These products are often consumed by industries related to 950430 Games and toys, 950440 Articles for funfair, table or parlour games, and 950450 Video game consoles and machines, articles for arcade, table or parlour games, as well as the broader retail and e-commerce sectors.

Revisions to 420211

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 420211. The most recent 1 version of this code (420211) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 420211 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for cases 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/42'>42: Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4202'>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</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420211'>420211: Cases 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</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420212'>420212: Cases 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</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420219'>420219: Cases 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</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420221'>420221: Cases and containers; handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420222'>420222: Cases 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</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420229'>420229: Cases 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</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420231'>420231: Cases and containers; of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420232'>420232: Cases 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</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420239'>420239: Cases 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</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420291'>420291: Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420292'>420292: Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/420299'>420299: Cases 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</a>"]

    

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