Product classification
HS code for Wallets: 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 wallets under HS 4202.32
The classification of wallets under HS code 4202.32 is determined by two primary factors: the physical design of the article and the material of its outer surface. This specific code falls under Chapter 42, which covers articles of leather, saddlery, and travel goods. Subheading 4202.32 is reserved for articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, such as wallets, purses, and card cases, provided their outer surface is made of plastic sheeting or textile materials. The General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System dictate that the composition of the outer layer is the deciding factor for this heading. If a wallet features a textile exterior, even if the interior structure is made of plastic or cardboard, it remains classified here. This classification ensures that small personal containers are grouped by their utility and material composition to facilitate uniform international trade statistics and tariff application.
- Covers
- Bi-fold and tri-fold wallets with polyester or nylon outer surfaces
- Coin purses made of plastic sheeting
- Credit card holders with textile exteriors
- Passport covers made of reinforced plastic sheeting
- Key cases with textile outer layers
- Small clutch-style purses without handles designed for handbag storage
- 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. Wallets are frequently misclassified under HS code 4202.31, which is specifically for articles with an outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather. Another common error is using 4202.39, which acts as a residual category for wallets made of other materials like vulcanized fiber or paperboard. Importers must verify the exact material of the outermost layer to distinguish between 4202.31, 4202.32, and 4202.39.
Top exporters and importers of HS 420232 (the code used for wallets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 420232 (the code used for wallets) 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 wallets.
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 wallets
Brazil classifies wallets 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 wallets
What is the HS code for Wallets?
The HS code for Wallets 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 wallets with an outer surface of plastic sheeting or textile materials is 4202.32. If the wallet is made of leather, the code is 4202.31.
How do I classify Wallets for customs?
Wallets 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 code include wallets with metal chains?
Yes, as long as the wallet's outer surface is plastic or textile, the addition of a metal security chain does not change the primary classification of the container.
Which countries are the top exporters of wallets (HS 420232)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 420232 (the code used for wallets) 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 wallets (HS 420232)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 420232 (the code used for wallets) 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 Wallets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 420232 for Wallets 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 wallets in Brazil?
In Brazil, wallets (HS 420232) is classified under NCM 4202.32.00.