Heading 4202

Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; traveling bags, insulated food or beverage bags, toiletry bags, knapsacks and backpacks, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, purses, map cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle cases, jewelry boxes, powder cases, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper

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Heading 4202 covers containers such as trunks, suitcases, handbags, wallets, backpacks, travel and sports bags, insulated bags, and jewelry and instrument cases. The heading is split first by article type, then by outer surface material, and further by fiber content, construction, value, or specific use. Some lines single out special items such as insulated food or beverage bags, musical instrument cases, and jewelry boxes.

Products in this heading

Plastic hardshell suitcase
Leather briefcase
Leather handbag
Textile backpack
Insulated lunch bag
Leather wallet
Musical instrument case
Jewelry box

How to choose the right subheading

Start with the article type: suitcase, handbag, pocket or handbag article, travel or sports bag, insulated bag, or other container.
Identify the outer surface material: leather or composition leather, sheeting of plastics, textile materials, or other materials including paper-covered surfaces.
For plastic suitcases and cases, decide whether the item is structured and rigid on all sides or has another construction.
For textile items, identify the fiber content and construction, including cotton, man-made fibers, silk, paper yarn, vegetable fibers, and braid.
Check special rules for value on leather handbags and for special-use items such as backpacks, insulated food or beverage bags, musical instrument cases, and jewelry boxes.

Often confused with

Leather belts
Belts are clothing accessories, not containers.
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Leather jackets
Leather apparel is classified in 4203, not as a container.
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Eyeglasses
Spectacle cases are covered by 4202, but the eyewear itself is not.
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Jewelry
Jewelry boxes are covered by 4202, but jewelry itself is not.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a plastic hardshell suitcase?

A plastic suitcase that is structured and rigid on all sides is classified under 4202.12.21.20, with a general (MFN) rate of 20%.

What is the duty on a man-made fiber textile backpack?

A backpack with an outer surface of man-made fiber textile materials is classified under 4202.92.31.20, with a general (MFN) rate of 17.6%.

How do I classify a leather handbag by value?

A leather handbag valued over $20 each is classified under 4202.21.90.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 9%; a leather handbag valued not over $20 each is classified under 4202.21.60.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 10%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.