HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4202.39 – Cases and containers; of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper
HS code 4202.39 is the 6-digit subheading for cases and containers, of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper. It is used for wallet inserts, business card holders, spectacle cases, small cosmetic pouches and coin purses.
What HS 4202.39 covers
This code encompasses a variety of small, portable cases and containers designed for personal use, typically carried within a pocket or handbag. These items are distinguished by their construction from vulcanised fibre, paperboard, or being predominantly covered with these materials or paper. In international trade, these goods are often imported by retailers, gift shops, stationery suppliers, and fashion accessory distributors. Exporters typically include manufacturers in countries with strong paper and fibre processing industries, as well as those specializing in artisanal or mass-produced personal accessories. Key things to know include the emphasis on the material composition, which differentiates them from similar items made of plastic or leather, and their intended use as personal carrying solutions rather than larger luggage. The market for these products is driven by trends in fashion, stationery, and promotional items, making design and material quality crucial for competitiveness.
- Covers
- Wallet inserts
- Business card holders
- Spectacle cases
- Small cosmetic pouches
- Coin purses
- Travel document wallets
- Pen cases
- Key cases
- Examples
- Moleskine card holders
- Paperchase pencil cases
- Tumi travel wallets (paper/fibre versions)
- Bellroy card sleeves (paper/fibre versions)
Codes often confused with 4202.39
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 420299, which covers similar materials but for larger cases not typically carried in a pocket or handbag, and 420231/420232 for similar items made of leather or plastic sheeting.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 420239, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 420239 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 8.3% 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 $36M 16% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $26M 12% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $24M 11% of world exports
World total: $225M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $24M 8.3% of world imports
- 2 Germany $20M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $18M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $287M 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 4202.39
Brazil does not split HS 4202.39: its NCM code is 4202.39.00.
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 4202.39
What is HS code 420239?
HS code 420239 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, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper. This code encompasses a variety of small, portable cases and containers designed for personal use, typically carried within a pocket or handbag. These items are distinguished by their construction from vulcanised fibre, paperboard, or being predominantly covered with these materials or paper. In international trade, these goods are often imported by retailers, gift shops, stationery suppliers, and fashion accessory distributors. Exporters typically include manufacturers in countries with strong paper and fibre processing industries, as well as those specializing in artisanal or mass-produced personal accessories. Key things to know include the emphasis on the material composition, which differentiates them from similar items made of plastic or leather, and their intended use as personal carrying solutions rather than larger luggage. The market for these products is driven by trends in fashion, stationery, and promotional items, making design and material quality crucial for competitiveness.
What products fall under HS code 420239?
Wallet inserts, business card holders, spectacle cases, small cosmetic pouches, coin purses, travel document wallets, pen cases, key cases
What are common misclassifications for HS code 420239?
This code is often confused with 420299, which covers similar materials but for larger cases not typically carried in a pocket or handbag, and 420231/420232 for similar items made of leather or plastic sheeting.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 420239?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 420239 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($36M, 16% of world exports), Thailand ($26M) and the United Kingdom ($24M). World exports came to about $225M, 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 420239?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 420239 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($24M, 8.3% of world imports), Germany ($20M) and the United Kingdom ($18M). World imports came to about $287M, 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 420239 structured?
HS code 420239 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 420239?
In Brazil, HS code 420239 is NCM 4202.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.