HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4202.31 – Cases and containers; of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather
HS code 4202.31 is the 6-digit subheading for cases and containers, of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather. It is used for leather wallets, leather cardholders, leather key cases, leather coin purses and leather spectacle cases.
What HS 4202.31 covers
This HS code pertains to small cases and containers, such as wallets, cardholders, and key cases, designed to be carried in a pocket or handbag, with an outer surface of leather or composition leather. This segment is part of the luxury and everyday essentials market, valued for its material quality, craftsmanship, and brand association. Trade is driven by consumer demand for durable, stylish, and functional small leather goods. Importers are typically luxury boutiques, department stores, and high-end retailers in affluent markets. Exporters are often countries renowned for their fine leatherwork and accessory manufacturing, such as Italy, France, and Spain. Key considerations include the quality of the leather, precision in stitching, functional design, and brand reputation.
- Covers
- Leather wallets
- Leather cardholders
- Leather key cases
- Leather coin purses
- Leather spectacle cases
- Leather passport holders
- Leather cosmetic pouches
- Examples
- Bellroy wallets
- Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet
- Coach card cases
- Montblanc leather key fobs
- Hermès Calvi card holder
Codes often confused with 4202.31
Common mistake. Can be confused with 420221 (leather handbags) if the item is slightly larger and could be considered a mini-bag, or 420500 (other articles of leather) if it's a leather item not clearly a case or container.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 420231, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 420231 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 19% 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 Italy $892M 27% of world exports
- 2 France $671M 21% of world exports
- 3 India $308M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $591M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $384M 12% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $223M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 4202.31
Brazil does not split HS 4202.31: its NCM code is 4202.31.00.
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 4202.31
What is HS code 420231?
HS code 420231 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cases and containers; of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather. This HS code pertains to small cases and containers, such as wallets, cardholders, and key cases, designed to be carried in a pocket or handbag, with an outer surface of leather or composition leather. This segment is part of the luxury and everyday essentials market, valued for its material quality, craftsmanship, and brand association. Trade is driven by consumer demand for durable, stylish, and functional small leather goods. Importers are typically luxury boutiques, department stores, and high-end retailers in affluent markets. Exporters are often countries renowned for their fine leatherwork and accessory manufacturing, such as Italy, France, and Spain. Key considerations include the quality of the leather, precision in stitching, functional design, and brand reputation.
What products fall under HS code 420231?
Leather wallets, leather cardholders, leather key cases, leather coin purses, leather spectacle cases, leather passport holders, leather cosmetic pouches
What are common misclassifications for HS code 420231?
Can be confused with 420221 (leather handbags) if the item is slightly larger and could be considered a mini-bag, or 420500 (other articles of leather) if it's a leather item not clearly a case or container.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 420231?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 420231 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($892M, 27% of world exports), France ($671M) and India ($308M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 420231?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 420231 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($591M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($384M) and Hong Kong ($223M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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.
How is HS code 420231 structured?
HS code 420231 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 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 420231?
In Brazil, HS code 420231 is NCM 4202.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.