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

HS v2017 Code: 420219

About 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

HS code 420219 covers a wide range of cases, containers, and luggage made from vulcanized fibre, paperboard, or materials primarily covered with these materials or paper. This industry plays a crucial role in the global trade and transportation of goods, providing essential packaging and storage solutions for a diverse range of products. As consumer demand for high-quality, durable, and stylish luggage continues to grow, the 420219 industry remains an integral part of the broader economy.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 420219 typically involves a combination of cutting, shaping, and assembling various materials. Vulcanized fibre and paperboard are often the primary materials used, which are then covered with paper or other materials to create the desired aesthetic and functional properties. The manufacturing process may include die-cutting, folding, gluing, and finishing techniques to ensure the durability and functionality of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 420219 industry include vulcanized fibre, paperboard, paper, adhesives, and various hardware components such as handles, locks, and zippers. Specialized machinery, such as cutting and folding equipment, is also essential for the efficient production of these items. Additionally, skilled labor is necessary to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products.

Production outputs

The 420219 industry produces a wide range of cases, containers, and luggage, including trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive cases, briefcases, and school satchels. These outputs are often consumed by industries such as 420211 Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of leather, of composition leather or of patent leather, 420212 Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials, and 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.

Revisions to 420219

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 420219. The most recent 1 version of this code (420219) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 420219 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/420219'>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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> 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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