HS code for school bag in China: 4202129000
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HS code for school bag in China

The HS code for school bag in China is 4202129000 — Cases(suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, other than trunks)with outer surface of vulcanized fibre or of paperboard.

MFN duty 10% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 以塑料或纺织材料作面的其他箱包

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
4202129000 Cases(suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, other than trunks)with outer surface of vulcanized fibre or of paperboard 以塑料或纺织材料作面的其他箱包 10% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers school bag. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
4202119090 Cases(suit-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, other than trunks)with outer surface of leather or of composition leather 6% 13% Open
4202119010 Cases with outer surface of leather or of composition leather , of endangered wild animals ，in imminent dangers (inclding trunk ,suit -cases , vanity-cases ,executive-cases , brief - cases , school satchels and similar containers ) 6% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “school bag”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
4202129000 Cases(suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, other than trunks)with outer surface of vulcanized fibre or of paperboard 318 10% 13% Open
4202220000 Handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials(with or without shoulder strap, including those without handle) 49 6% 13% Open
6307909000 Other textile materials made of unlisted products 38 6% 13% Open
3926909090 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading No.39.01 to 39.14 36 10% 13% Open
4202920000 Other containers with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials 28 6% 13% Open
Why 4202129000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 4202 — Suitcases, suitcases, small handbags, briefcase, briefcase, backpack, glasses case, telescope case, camera case, instrument case, gun case and similar containers; Travel bags, food or beverage insulation bags, makeup bags, canvas bags, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, map boxes, cigarette boxes, cigarette bags, tool kits, sports bags, bottle boxes, jewelry boxes, powder boxes, cutlery boxes and similar containers, made of leather or recycled leather, plastic sheets, textile materials, steel paper or cardboard, or entirely or mainly covered with the above materials or paper , chapter 42 — Leather Products; Saddles and harnesses; Travel supplies, handbags, and similar containers; Animal intestinal products (excluding silkworm glue silk) .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “以塑料或纺织材料作面的其他箱包”, which contains the term used for school bag in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 318 import records whose product descriptions match school bag are declared under this heading family, i.e. 52% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for school bag in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for school bag is 4202129000 — Cases(suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, other than trunks)with outer surface of vulcanized fibre or of paperboard. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 10% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to school bag?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover school bag: 4202119090 (Cases(suit-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, other than trunks)with outer surface of leather or of composition leather); 4202119010 (Cases with outer surface of leather or of composition leather , of endangered wild animals ，in imminent dangers (inclding trunk ,suit -cases , vanity-cases ,executive-cases , brief - cases , school satchels and similar containers )). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for school bag?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "school bag", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 4202129000 — Cases(suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, other than trunks)with outer surface of vulcanized fibre or of paperboard, used in 318 records in our sample.

How is school bag classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: school bag falls under heading 4202 and statistical line 4202129000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “以塑料或纺织材料作面的其他箱包” (English: Cases(suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, other than trunks)with outer surface of vulcanized fibre or of paperboard). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 4202
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