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 v2022 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 solutions made from vulcanized fibre, paperboard, or materials primarily covered with such materials or paper. This industry plays a crucial role in the global import/export landscape, providing essential packaging and storage solutions for a wide array of products. These versatile containers are utilized across various sectors, from consumer goods to industrial applications, making them an integral component of the broader supply chain.

Production process

The production of cases and containers under HS code 420299 typically involves a combination of cutting, shaping, and assembling techniques. Vulcanized fibre or paperboard is often the primary material, which is then cut and formed into the desired shape and size. Adhesives, reinforcements, and surface coatings may be applied to enhance durability, water resistance, or aesthetic appeal. Automated machinery and specialized tooling are commonly used to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 420299 items include vulcanized fibre, paperboard, adhesives, and various surface coatings or finishes. Manufacturers may also utilize specialized machinery, such as cutting and forming equipment, to shape the materials into the final product. Additionally, skilled labor is necessary to oversee the production process and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 420299 are cases, containers, and packaging solutions made from vulcanized fibre, paperboard, or materials primarily 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 vulcanized fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper, 420221 Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle, and 420292 Containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, of plastic or of textile materials.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 420299.

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/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/v2022/420299'>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/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/v2022/420239'>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/v2022/420291'>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/v2022/420292'>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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