HS 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
HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION
HS Heading 4202 encompasses 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. It classifies 12 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 42 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].
Subheadings Under Heading 4202
| HS Code | WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description | Chapter | Operational Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4202.11 | Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers, With outer surface of leather or of composition leather | 42 | View 4202.11 Package → |
| 4202.12 | Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers, With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials | 42 | View 4202.12 Package → |
| 4202.19 | Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers, Other | 42 | View 4202.19 Package → |
| 4202.21 | Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle, With outer surface of leather or of composition leather | 42 | View 4202.21 Package → |
| 4202.22 | Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle, With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials | 42 | View 4202.22 Package → |
| 4202.29 | Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle, Other | 42 | View 4202.29 Package → |
| 4202.31 | Articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, With outer surface of leather or of composition leather | 42 | View 4202.31 Package → |
| 4202.32 | Articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials | 42 | View 4202.32 Package → |
| 4202.39 | 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, Articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, Other | 42 | View 4202.39 Package → |
| 4202.91 | Other, With outer surface of leather or of composition leather | 42 | View 4202.91 Package → |
| 4202.92 | Other, With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials | 42 | View 4202.92 Package → |
| 4202.99 | 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, Other, Other | 42 | View 4202.99 Package → |
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE
How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 4202
Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Heading 4202 ↗
United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP CROSS Rulings ↗
CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 4202 precedent rulings.
WCO Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.
U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗
U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.
Heading 4202 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 4202?
HS Heading 4202 covers 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, grouping 12 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 4202?
Subheadings under Heading 4202 range from 4202.11 to 4202.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 4202?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 4202 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 4202?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 4202?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 4202?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 4202 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 4202?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 4202?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 4202?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.