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

HS v2017 Code: 420299

About 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

HS code 420299 covers a diverse range of cases, containers, and packaging materials made from vulcanized fibre, paperboard, or materials predominantly covered with such substances or paper. This industry plays a crucial role in the global import/export ecosystem, providing essential packaging solutions for a wide array of products across various sectors, from consumer goods to industrial equipment. The versatility and durability of the materials used in this industry make it an integral part of the broader supply chain, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of goods worldwide.

Production process

The production of cases and containers under HS code 420299 typically involves a combination of cutting, shaping, and assembling techniques. Vulcanized fibre and paperboard are the primary raw materials, which are cut into desired shapes and sizes using specialized machinery. These components are then assembled, often using adhesives or mechanical fasteners, to create the final product. Depending on the specific application, additional finishing processes such as printing, lamination, or the application of protective coatings may be employed to enhance the product's functionality and appearance.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the 420299 industry include vulcanized fibre, paperboard, and various adhesives and fasteners used in the assembly process. Manufacturers may also utilize specialized machinery, such as cutting and shaping equipment, to ensure the precise and efficient production of these cases and containers. Additionally, the industry may rely on a range of secondary materials, such as liners, reinforcements, or decorative elements, to meet the specific requirements of their customers.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 420299 industry are cases, containers, and packaging materials made from vulcanized fibre or paperboard, or predominantly covered with such materials or paper. These products are widely used across various industries, including 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; of leather, of composition leather, of plastic, of textile materials, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper, 420219 Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive-cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers; of other materials, and 420291 Bags and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, of leather or of composition leather.

Revisions to 420299

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 420299. The most recent 1 version of this code (420299) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 420299 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/420299'>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>"]

    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/v2017/420291'>420291: Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather</a>"]
B --> N["<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>"]

    

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