Product classification
HS code for Leather suitcases: 4202.11
Cases and containers, trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Classification of leather suitcases under HS 4202.11
HS code 4202.11 is the specific classification for travel containers such as trunks and suitcases that feature an outer surface of leather or composition leather. This classification is part of a structured group of codes (4202.11 through 4202.19) that categorize luggage based on its external material. To qualify for 4202.11, the item must be a container designed for the transport of personal effects, typically during travel, and must have a leather exterior. This includes rigid suitcases, soft-sided leather trunks, and executive cases like briefcases. The classification process involves first identifying the item as a \"container\" under 4202 and then determining its specific form (suitcase/trunk) and material (leather). This code is distinct from 4202.91, which covers other leather containers like tool bags or sports bags that do not fit the \"suitcase\" or \"executive case\" description. Accurate classification is necessary because leather luggage is often subject to different trade regulations and higher tariffs compared to synthetic alternatives. The durability and weight of leather suitcases also distinguish them in shipping manifests from lighter textile-based luggage.
- Covers
- Leather trunks
- Leather suitcases
- Leather vanity cases
- Leather executive cases and briefcases
- Leather school satchels
- Leather attache cases
- Also under 4202.11
- Louis Vuitton Keepall
- Montblanc Meisterstück briefcase
- Tumi Alpha leather luggage
- Coach Metropolitan brief
- Rimowa Classic Leather
Codes often confused with 4202.11
Common mistake. Leather suitcases are often confused with HS code 4202.12, which covers suitcases with an outer surface of plastic or textile materials. This is a common error when dealing with \"bonded leather\" or synthetic leather, which must be carefully identified. Another misclassification is 4202.91, which is for other leather containers that are not suitcases, such as leather duffel bags or specialized equipment cases.
Top exporters and importers of HS 420211 (the code used for leather suitcases), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 420211 (the code used for leather suitcases) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 8.6% 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 420211, not only leather suitcases.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $249M 28% of world exports
- 2 Italy $178M 20% of world exports
- 3 India $77M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $888M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $71M 8.6% of world imports
- 2 Germany $63M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 United States $60M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $831M 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 suitcases
Brazil classifies leather suitcases under NCM 4202.11.00: HS 4202.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about leather suitcases
What is the HS code for Leather suitcases?
The HS code for Leather suitcases is 420211 (Cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather). The HS code for suitcases, trunks, and similar containers with a leather outer surface is 4202.11.
How do I classify Leather suitcases for customs?
Leather suitcases is classified under HS code 420211 — Cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include leather backpacks?
Generally, leather backpacks are classified under 4202.91 rather than 4202.11, as they are categorized as \"other\" containers rather than trunks or suitcases.
Which countries are the top exporters of leather suitcases (HS 420211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 420211 (the code used for leather suitcases) in UN Comtrade data were China ($249M, 28% of world exports), Italy ($178M) and India ($77M). World exports came to about $888M, 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 suitcases (HS 420211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 420211 (the code used for leather suitcases) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($71M, 8.6% of world imports), Germany ($63M) and the United States ($60M). World imports came to about $831M, 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 suitcases the same in all countries?
The base HS code 420211 for Leather suitcases 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 suitcases in Brazil?
In Brazil, leather suitcases (HS 420211) is classified under NCM 4202.11.00.