Currently, suitcases have clear classifications in HS. National quality standard field definite the classifications from usage field. So, the definition in our country is different from the international standard.

1. Classifications in HS

According to HS standard, suitcases, handbags and the similar containers are mainly included in luggage cases (HS Code is 4202.), which consists of three main catagories, totally 14 sub-catagories:

(1) Plastic Suitases include:

a. Plastic or textile made suitcases(HS Code: 42021210)

b.Plastic or textile made suitcases, vanity bags(HS Code: 42021290)

c. Plastic or textile made handbags(HS Code: 42022200)

d. Plastic or textile made items(HS Code: 42023200)

e. Plastic or textile made other containers(HS Code: 42029200)

(2) Leather-made Suitcases

a. Surface of trunks made of Leather, reconsitituted leather or patent leather (HS Code: 42021110)

b. Surface of suitcases and vanity bags made of Leather, reconsitituted leather or patent leather (HS Code: 42021190)

c. Surface of handbags made of Leather, reconsitituted leather or patent leather (HS Code: 42022100)

d. Surface of items usually put in bags or handbags are made of Leather, reconsitituted leather or patent leather (HS Code: 42023100)

e. Surface of other similar containers made of Leather, reconsitituted leather or patent leather (HS Code: 42029100)

(3)Suitcases Made of Other Materials

a. Surface of trunks, suitcases, vanity bags made of other materials (HS Code: 42021900)

b. Surface of handbags made of other materials (HS Code: 42022900)

c. Surface of items usually put in bags or handbags made of other materials (HS Code: 42023900)

d. Surface of other containers made of other materials (HS Code: 42029900)

2. Classification of Suitcases on National Economy Statistics

According to the latest national standard (GB/T 4754-2002) in National Economy Industry Classification launched in 2002, suitcase industry mainly refers to the corporate which uses leather as its material. Divided into two classifications, they are "suitcase manufacture industry(Industry Classification Code: C1924)" and "Wallet Manufacture Industry(Industry Classification Code: C1925)".

3. Current Standard on Classification of Suitcases

There is no standard on suitcases in National Quality Standard, and suitcases are only mentioned in Takifier on Shoes and Suitcases (GB 19340-2003).