HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4202.19 – 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
HS code 4202.19 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for vulcanized fiber trunks, paperboard suitcases, vintage travel cases, covered cardboard briefcases and decorative storage boxes.
What HS 4202.19 covers
This HS code covers cases and containers such as trunks, suitcases, and briefcases made from less common materials like vulcanized fiber or paperboard, or those primarily covered with such materials or paper. This category often caters to niche markets, including vintage enthusiasts, specialized storage solutions, or more economical options. The trade volume is generally lower compared to leather or plastic/textile cases, involving specialized manufacturers or suppliers of unique goods. Importers and exporters often deal with bespoke orders or items with a specific aesthetic appeal. Durability, moisture resistance, and the specific historical or decorative value of these materials are important considerations in their international trade.
- Covers
- Vulcanized fiber trunks
- Paperboard suitcases
- Vintage travel cases
- Covered cardboard briefcases
- Decorative storage boxes
- Paper-covered school satchels
- Fiberboard vanity cases
- Examples
- Globe-Trotter vulcanized fibre luggage
- vintage Samsonite Streamlite
- specialized archival boxes
- decorative hat boxes
Codes often confused with 4202.19
Common mistake. Could be confused with 481910 (cartons, boxes of paper or paperboard) if the item is primarily a storage box, or 420299 (other cases of other materials) if the covering material is not clearly paper or paperboard.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 420219, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 420219 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $200M 38% of world exports
- 2 China $84M 16% of world exports
- 3 Canada $36M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $532M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $92M 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $38M 5.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $34M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $751M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4202.19
Brazil does not split HS 4202.19: its NCM code is 4202.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 42.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 4202.19
What is HS code 420219?
HS code 420219 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This HS code covers cases and containers such as trunks, suitcases, and briefcases made from less common materials like vulcanized fiber or paperboard, or those primarily covered with such materials or paper. This category often caters to niche markets, including vintage enthusiasts, specialized storage solutions, or more economical options. The trade volume is generally lower compared to leather or plastic/textile cases, involving specialized manufacturers or suppliers of unique goods. Importers and exporters often deal with bespoke orders or items with a specific aesthetic appeal. Durability, moisture resistance, and the specific historical or decorative value of these materials are important considerations in their international trade.
What products fall under HS code 420219?
Vulcanized fiber trunks, paperboard suitcases, vintage travel cases, covered cardboard briefcases, decorative storage boxes, paper-covered school satchels, fiberboard vanity cases
What are common misclassifications for HS code 420219?
Could be confused with 481910 (cartons, boxes of paper or paperboard) if the item is primarily a storage box, or 420299 (other cases of other materials) if the covering material is not clearly paper or paperboard.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 420219?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 420219 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($200M, 38% of world exports), China ($84M) and Canada ($36M). World exports came to about $532M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 420219?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 420219 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($92M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($38M) and Germany ($34M). World imports came to about $751M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 420219 structured?
HS code 420219 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (42) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 420219?
In Brazil, HS code 420219 is NCM 4202.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.