Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather

HS v2017 Code: 420291

About cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather

HS code 420291 covers a diverse range of cases, containers, and other leather goods that are not specifically classified elsewhere in the 4202 heading. This industry plays a crucial role in the global trade of luxury and specialty goods, catering to the needs of various sectors, including fashion, travel, and business. As consumer demand for high-quality, durable, and stylish leather products continues to grow, the 420291 industry remains an important contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of goods classified under HS code 420291 typically involves a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing techniques. Skilled artisans often hand-cut and stitch the leather or composition leather materials, ensuring a high level of quality and attention to detail. Automated processes may be used for tasks such as cutting, molding, and assembly, allowing for greater efficiency and consistency in the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 420291 industry include high-quality leather or composition leather, as well as various hardware components such as zippers, clasps, and handles. Specialized machinery, such as sewing machines and molding equipment, are also essential for the production process. Additionally, skilled labor, including designers, pattern makers, and leather workers, are crucial to the industry's success.

Production outputs

The 420291 industry produces a wide range of cases, containers, and other leather goods, including briefcases, luggage, handbags, and wallets. These products are often consumed by industries such as 420211 Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; with outer surface of leather, of composition leather or of patent leather, 420221 Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle, and 420231 Articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag.

Revisions to 420291

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 420291. The most recent 1 version of this code (420291) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 420291 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, 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/v2017/420291'>420291: Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather</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/v2017/420232'>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 --> L["<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 --> 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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