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

HS v2022 Code: 420239

About 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

HS code 420239 covers a diverse 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 retail sectors, providing essential storage and transportation solutions for a wide variety of products. The versatility and portability of these items make them indispensable accessories for individuals across various demographics and lifestyles.

Production process

The production of cases and containers under HS code 420239 often involves a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing techniques. Key processes may include cutting, shaping, and assembling materials such as vulcanized fibre, paperboard, and other paper-based composites. Depending on the specific product, additional finishing steps like printing, embossing, or the application of decorative elements may be employed to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the final item.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cases and containers under HS code 420239 include raw materials like vulcanized fibre, paperboard, and various types of paper. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery and equipment for cutting, shaping, and assembling the components. Additionally, adhesives, fasteners, and other accessories may be necessary to ensure the durability and functionality of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 420239 are a wide range of cases and containers designed for personal use, such as wallets, purses, handbags, and other small storage solutions. These products are often consumed by 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 vulcanized fibre, of paperboard, of plastics or of textile materials, 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 420239

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 420239. The most recent 1 version of this code (420239) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 420239.

Family tree for 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/42'>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/v2022/4202'>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/v2022/420239'>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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/420211'>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/v2022/420212'>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/v2022/420219'>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/v2022/420221'>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/v2022/420222'>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/v2022/420229'>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/v2022/420231'>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/v2022/420232'>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/v2022/420291'>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/v2022/420292'>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/v2022/420299'>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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