Product classification
HS code for Card holders: 4202.32
Cases 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.
Classification of card holders under HS 4202.32
Card holders are classified under HS code 4202.32 when they are designed to be carried in the pocket or handbag and feature an outer surface made of plastic sheeting or textile materials. Chapter 42 covers articles of leather, saddlery, travel goods, and similar containers. Heading 4202 includes a wide variety of containers such as trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive cases, briefcases, and school satchels. The subheading 4202.32 specifically addresses small articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, such as wallets, purses, and card cases. The classification is heavily dependent on the material of the outer surface. If the card holder is constructed with an outer layer of plastic or fabric, it falls under this code. This classification is consistent with the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, which clarify that these articles are intended to hold personal effects. The essential character of the item is a container for cards, and the material composition of the exterior is the primary factor for determining the specific subheading within 4202.
- Covers
- Plastic credit card sleeves
- Textile business card wallets
- RFID blocking fabric card holders
- Vinyl ID badge holders
- Nylon travel card pouches
- Also under 4202.32
- Herschel Supply Co. wallets
- Fjallraven Kanken card wallets
- Kipling coin purses
- Vera Bradley cosmetic bags
- RFID-blocking wallets
Codes often confused with 4202.32
Common mistake. Card holders are often misclassified under HS code 3926.90, which covers other articles of plastics. This occurs when the item is viewed as a simple plastic article rather than a container. However, heading 4202 is more specific for cases and containers. Another common error is using HS code 4202.31, which is reserved for card holders with an outer surface of leather or composition leather.
Top exporters and importers of HS 420232 (the code used for card holders), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 420232 (the code used for card holders) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 420232, not only card holders.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.1B 54% of world exports
- 2 France $519M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $212M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $478M 15% of world imports
- 2 Japan $259M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Italy $240M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 card holders
Brazil classifies card holders under NCM 4202.32.00: HS 4202.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about card holders
What is the HS code for Card holders?
The HS code for Card holders is 420232 (Cases 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). The HS code for card holders with an outer surface of plastic or textile is 4202.32.
How do I classify Card holders for customs?
Card holders is classified under HS code 420232 — Cases 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include leather card holders?
No, leather card holders are classified under HS code 4202.31, as the material of the outer surface changes the subheading.
Which countries are the top exporters of card holders (HS 420232)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 420232 (the code used for card holders) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1B, 54% of world exports), France ($519M) and Italy ($212M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of card holders (HS 420232)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 420232 (the code used for card holders) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($478M, 15% of world imports), Japan ($259M) and Italy ($240M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Card holders the same in all countries?
The base HS code 420232 for Card holders is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for card holders in Brazil?
In Brazil, card holders (HS 420232) is classified under NCM 4202.32.00.