Product classification
HS code for Leather containers: 4202.91
Cases and containers, n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Classification of leather containers under HS 4202.91
Leather containers that are not specifically named in the first part of heading 4202 are classified under HS code 4202.91. This is a residual or "basket" category for containers with an outer surface of leather or composition leather. Classification follows GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since these containers are not designed to be carried in a pocket (4202.31), are not handbags (4202.21), and are not standard travel trunks (4202.11), they fall into the "other" category of 4202.91. These items are typically specialized protective cases for equipment, tools, or musical instruments. The leather construction provides durability and protection, which are defining characteristics of products in Chapter 42. The classification requires that the leather be the predominant material of the outer surface, regardless of the internal lining or structural reinforcement materials like wood or plastic.
- Covers
- Leather tool bags and pouches
- Leather jewelry boxes (not for pockets)
- Leather binocular cases
- Leather musical instrument cases
- Leather gun cases and holsters
- Also under 4202.91
- Louis Vuitton Keepall
- Coach Metropolitan Briefcase
- Saddleback Leather Classic Briefcase
- Tumi Alpha 3 Leather Briefcase
Codes often confused with 4202.91
Common mistake. These items are often confused with HS code 4202.11, which is reserved for trunks, suitcases, and vanity cases. They are also frequently misclassified under 4202.92 if the customs agent believes the outer surface is textile or plastic rather than genuine leather. Furthermore, specialized containers like leather tool belts are sometimes incorrectly placed in 4205.00, but if they function as a container, 4202.91 is more specific.
Top exporters and importers of HS 420291 (the code used for leather containers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 420291 (the code used for leather containers) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 31% 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 420291, not only leather containers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $337M 18% of world exports
- 2 France $284M 15% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$172M 9.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $1.1B 31% of world imports
- 2 United States $706M 21% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $175M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 containers
Brazil classifies leather containers under NCM 4202.91.00: HS 4202.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about leather containers
What is the HS code for Leather containers?
The HS code for Leather containers is 420291 (Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather). The HS code for leather containers not elsewhere specified is 4202.91, provided the outer surface is leather.
How do I classify Leather containers for customs?
Leather containers is classified under HS code 420291 — Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are leather furniture covers included in this code?
No, leather furniture covers are not containers and are typically classified under Chapter 94 or as other made-up leather articles in 4205.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of leather containers (HS 420291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 420291 (the code used for leather containers) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($337M, 18% of world exports), France ($284M) and Vietnam (about $172M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 containers (HS 420291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 420291 (the code used for leather containers) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.1B, 31% of world imports), the United States ($706M) and Singapore ($175M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 containers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 420291 for Leather containers 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 containers in Brazil?
In Brazil, leather containers (HS 420291) is classified under NCM 4202.91.00.