HS Code for Cardboard wallets

Cardboard wallets are classified under HS code 420239. This classification falls within Chapter 42, which covers leather goods, travel goods, and similar containers. Heading 4202 is specifically structured to include articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, such as wallets, billfolds, and card cases. Subheading 420239 is the designated category for these pocket articles when they are made of vulcanized fiber or paperboard, or are wholly or mainly covered with such materials. Similar to cardboard purses, the classification of cardboard wallets is driven by the item's function as a personal container. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, the terms of the heading 4202 specifically include these types of articles. Furthermore, Chapter 48 (Paper) excludes these items because they are specifically provided for in Chapter 42. This classification applies to slim wallets, folding billfolds, and even business card holders made of rigid or reinforced paperboard, provided they are intended for personal carry in a pocket or bag.

Products Included

• Paperboard billfolds
• Vulcanized fiber wallets
• Cardboard pocket card cases
• Reinforced paper wallets for travel documents

Common Misclassification

Cardboard wallets are frequently misclassified under 4820, which covers stationery and folders. However, if the item is designed to hold currency or credit cards in a pocket, it belongs in 4202. They are also sometimes confused with 420231 (leather) or 420232 (plastic/textile), but 420239 is the correct code for paperboard-based constructions.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Cardboard wallets?

The HS code for wallets made of paperboard or vulcanized fiber is 420239.

Are disposable paper wallets included here?

Yes, if they are designed to function as a wallet and carried in the pocket, they are classified under 420239 regardless of their intended lifespan.