Trunks — HTS 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
Chapter 42 › Heading 4202
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4202 is a broad product category for containers and cases used to carry, store, protect, or organize personal, travel, business, household, and leisure items. It includes items such as luggage, handbags, backpacks, wallets, camera or instrument cases, toiletry bags, insulated food or beverage bags, jewelry boxes, and similar containers. The heading covers products made from, or mainly covered with, materials such as leather, composition leather, plastics sheeting, textile materials, vulcanized fiber, paperboard, or paper.
A 4-digit heading is only the starting point; it does not identify the final tariff classification. To reach the applicable 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the container’s specific type and principal use, then determine its outer material or covering and other construction features. The detailed subheadings distinguish product groupings such as luggage, handbags, wallets, cases, or other bags, often with further material-based breakouts. Confirm the current HTSUS wording and any relevant classification notes before relying on a code.
What to check
- Describe the item’s primary function and intended use, such as carrying clothing, toiletries, documents, electronics, food, or sports equipment.
- Identify the exterior or covering material, not just the lining or trim, and determine which material is predominant when the product uses multiple materials.
- Check whether the item is a specifically named type—such as a handbag, backpack, wallet, instrument case, or insulated bag—or falls under a similar-container provision.
- Review the complete subheading structure, legal notes, and statistical suffixes in the current HTSUS rather than stopping at heading 4202.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, construction details, and material percentages available; request customs-broker or binding-ruling guidance when the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 4202 summary
Trunks is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4202.12 | With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials |
| 4202.21 | With outer surface of leather or of composition leather |
| 4202.22 | With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials |
| 4202.29 | Other |
| 4202.31 | With outer surface of leather or of composition leather |
| 4202.32 | With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials |
| 4202.39 | Other |
| 4202.91 | With outer surface of leather or of composition leather |
| 4202.92 | With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials |
| 4202.99 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202.11.00 👉 | With outer surface of leather or of composition leather | 8% | Free | 35% |
| 4202.19.00.00 👉 | Other | 20% | Free | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.