Product classification
HS code for Leather card holders: 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.
Classification of leather card holders under HS 4202.31
Leather card holders are classified under HS code 4202.31. This code is part of the Harmonized System's Chapter 42, which deals with leather goods and travel articles. Heading 4202 covers a wide range of containers, but the .31 subheading is specifically reserved for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag. This includes wallets, purses, and card cases. The primary requirement for this classification is that the outer surface must be made of natural leather or composition leather. The size and portability of the item are the deciding factors in placing it under the 4202.3x series rather than the 4202.1x or 4202.2x series, which cover larger items like suitcases and handbags. Even if the card holder features internal plastic sleeves or textile dividers, the external leather surface dictates the classification under GRI 3(b) as the leather provides the essential character. This code is used for both credit card holders and business card cases, provided they are small enough to be carried on one's person.
- Covers
- Leather credit card holders
- Leather business card cases
- Leather travel card wallets
- Leather RFID-blocking card holders
- Composition leather card sleeves
- Leather coin purses with card slots
- Also under 4202.31
- 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. The most common misclassification for leather card holders is 4202.32, which applies to similar items made with an outer surface of plastic sheeting or textile materials. Another error is using 4202.91, which is for leather items not carried in a pocket or handbag, such as large document folders. Additionally, if a card holder is permanently attached to a mobile phone case, it may be classified under 4202.99 or 3926.90 depending on the primary material of the phone case itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 420231 (the code used for leather card holders), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 420231 (the code used for leather card holders) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 420231, not only leather card holders.
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 leather card holders
Brazil classifies leather card holders under NCM 4202.31.00: HS 4202.31 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about leather card holders
What is the HS code for Leather card holders?
The HS code for Leather card holders is 420231 (Cases and containers; of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather). The HS code for card holders with an outer surface of leather or composition leather is 4202.31.
How do I classify Leather card holders for customs?
Leather card holders is classified under HS code 420231 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to card holders made of bonded leather?
Yes, bonded leather is generally treated as composition leather for customs purposes and falls under 4202.31 if it forms the outer surface of the card holder.
Which countries are the top exporters of leather card holders (HS 420231)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 420231 (the code used for leather card holders) 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 leather card holders (HS 420231)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 420231 (the code used for leather card holders) 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.
Is the HS code for Leather card holders the same in all countries?
The base HS code 420231 for Leather 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 leather card holders in Brazil?
In Brazil, leather card holders (HS 420231) is classified under NCM 4202.31.00.