4202.11.00 - With outer surface of leather or of composition leather

This HTS category, 4202.11.00, specifically covers travel goods and similar containers where the outer surface is constructed from leather or composition leather. This includes items such as trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, and other similar rigid or semi-rigid containers designed for carrying personal belongings during travel or for professional use. The defining characteristic for classification under this code is the primary exterior material.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. 4202.12 deals with containers of a similar nature but with an outer surface made of plastics or textile materials, while 4202.19 encompasses any remaining similar containers not meeting the specific material criteria of the preceding subheadings. Therefore, the key differentiator remains the exclusive use of leather or composition leather for the external surface.

The subcategories within 4202.11.00 further refine the classification based on the specific type of container. 4202.11.00.30 is designated for attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, occupational luggage cases, and similar containers that are typically designed for work or educational purposes. The residual category, 4202.11.00.90, covers all other types of leather or composition leather travel goods and containers that do not fall into the more specific "attache case" type, ensuring a comprehensive classification of this HTS heading.