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

HS v2017 Code: 420232

About 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

HS code 420232 covers a wide range of cases and containers typically used for carrying personal items such as wallets, phones, and other small accessories. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader consumer goods and fashion sectors, providing practical and stylish solutions for on-the-go storage and organization. The demand for these products is driven by evolving consumer preferences, as well as the need for functional yet fashionable accessories to complement various outfits and lifestyles.

Production process

The production of cases and containers under HS code 420232 often involves a combination of cutting, sewing, and assembly techniques. Manufacturers may utilize a range of materials, including plastic sheeting, textile fabrics, and other synthetic or natural fibers, to create the desired aesthetic and functional properties. Advanced techniques such as heat-sealing, embossing, and the incorporation of hardware elements like zippers and clasps are commonly employed to enhance the durability and functionality of these products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cases and containers under HS code 420232 include raw materials such as plastic sheeting, textile fabrics (e.g., 500700 Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibers; vegetable textile fibers and their wastes, 540700 Woven fabrics of man-made filament yarn), and various hardware components (e.g., zippers, clasps, and fasteners). Additionally, specialized machinery for cutting, sewing, and assembly is essential to the manufacturing process. The availability and quality of these inputs can significantly impact the overall production efficiency and the final product characteristics.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 420232 are a diverse range of cases and containers, including wallets, purses, handbags, and other small personal accessories. These products are often consumed by 420100 Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive-cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; of leather, of composition leather, of plastic sheeting, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials, 420211 Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive-cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers; with outer surface of leather, of composition leather or of patent leather, and 420221 Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle; with outer surface of leather, of composition leather or of patent leather.

Revisions to 420232

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 420232. The most recent 1 version of this code (420232) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 420232 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/420232'>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 --> 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/v2017/420229'>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 --> J["<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 --> 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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