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

HS v2017 Code: 420229

About 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

HS code 420229 covers a diverse range of cases, containers, and handbags made from vulcanized fibre, paperboard, or materials primarily composed of these. This industry plays a crucial role in the global trade of personal accessories, catering to the needs of consumers and businesses across various sectors. As an integral part of the broader [nc_link(420)](Luggage, handbags and the like; articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag) industry, this code represents a significant segment of the international import/export landscape.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 420229 typically involves a combination of manual and automated processes. Manufacturers may utilize techniques such as cutting, shaping, and assembling the raw materials, which can include vulcanized fibre, paperboard, and various reinforcing or decorative elements. Depending on the specific product, the production may also involve printing, embossing, or other finishing processes to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the final items.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 420229 include vulcanized fibre, paperboard, and other materials such as fabrics, metals, and adhesives. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery and equipment for cutting, shaping, and assembling the components. Additionally, skilled labor, design expertise, and quality control measures are essential to ensure the production of high-quality cases, containers, and handbags.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 420229 are cases, containers, and handbags made from vulcanized fibre, paperboard, or materials predominantly composed of these. These products are widely used across various sectors, including [nc_link(420211)](Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle), [nc_link(420219)](Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle), and [nc_link(420231)](Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive-cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of leather, of composition leather or of patent leather). The versatility and diverse applications of these items make them an integral part of the global trade in personal accessories and luggage.

Revisions to 420229

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 420229. The most recent 1 version of this code (420229) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 420229 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/420229'>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 --> 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/v2017/420219'>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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> 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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