HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4202.22 – 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

HS code 4202.22 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for canvas tote bags, nylon shoulder bags, PU leather cross-body bags, polyester satchels and PVC clutch bags.

What HS 4202.22 covers

This HS code covers handbags, with or without shoulder straps, that have an outer surface made from sheeting of plastics (e.g., PVC, PU leather) or textile materials (e.g., nylon, canvas, polyester). This category dominates the mass-market handbag segment, driven by affordability, diverse styles, and fast-changing fashion trends. Trade is high-volume and global, with large-scale manufacturers, primarily in Asia (especially China), supplying retailers and distributors worldwide. Importers include major department stores, fashion retailers, and online marketplaces across all continents. Key considerations in this competitive market are design innovation, material durability, color variety, and price point, catering to a broad consumer base seeking fashionable and functional accessories at accessible prices.

Covers: Canvas tote bags
Nylon shoulder bags
PU leather cross-body bags
Polyester satchels
PVC clutch bags
Denim handbags
Fabric hobos
Examples: Kate Spade Sam bag (nylon)
Longchamp Le Pliage
Kipling Gabbie
Coach Signature Canvas
Zara faux leather bags

Codes often confused with 4202.22

Common mistake. Can be confused with 420232 (plastic/textile pocket/handbag articles) if the item is very small, or 420212 (plastic/textile suitcases) if it's a larger travel bag.

4202.32Cases 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 4202.12Cases 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 420222, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 420222 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 China $6.2B 34% of world exports
2 France $3.7B 20% of world exports
3 Italy $2.0B 11% of world exports

World total: $18.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 China $2.1B 14% of world imports
2 United States $1.7B 11% of world imports
3 Italy $1.0B 6.7% of world imports

World total: $15.0B 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 codes for 4202.22 2

Brazil splits HS 4202.22 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

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.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/420222/

{
  "code": "420222",
  "description": "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",
  "section": "VIII",
  "parent": "4202"
}

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Questions about HS 4202.22

What is HS code 420222?

HS code 420222 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This HS code covers handbags, with or without shoulder straps, that have an outer surface made from sheeting of plastics (e.g., PVC, PU leather) or textile materials (e.g., nylon, canvas, polyester). This category dominates the mass-market handbag segment, driven by affordability, diverse styles, and fast-changing fashion trends. Trade is high-volume and global, with large-scale manufacturers, primarily in Asia (especially China), supplying retailers and distributors worldwide. Importers include major department stores, fashion retailers, and online marketplaces across all continents. Key considerations in this competitive market are design innovation, material durability, color variety, and price point, catering to a broad consumer base seeking fashionable and functional accessories at accessible prices.

What products fall under HS code 420222?

Canvas tote bags, nylon shoulder bags, PU leather cross-body bags, polyester satchels, PVC clutch bags, denim handbags, fabric hobos

What are common misclassifications for HS code 420222?

Can be confused with 420232 (plastic/textile pocket/handbag articles) if the item is very small, or 420212 (plastic/textile suitcases) if it's a larger travel bag.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 420222?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 420222 in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.2B, 34% of world exports), France ($3.7B) and Italy ($2.0B). World exports came to about $18.2B, 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 420222?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 420222 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1B, 14% of world imports), the United States ($1.7B) and Italy ($1.0B). World imports came to about $15.0B, 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 420222 structured?

HS code 420222 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 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 420222?

Brazil splits HS code 420222 into 2 NCM codes: 4202.22.10 (Handbags of plastic sheeting), 4202.22.20 (Handbags of textile materials). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.