A backpack with an outer surface of textile (nylon, polyester, canvas) falls under 4202 92, CN code 4202 92 91. Plastic sheeting: 4202 92 11.
Where it sits in the nomenclature
- Chapter 42: “Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)”
- Heading
4202: “Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, […] travelling-bags, insulated food or beverages bags, toilet bags, rucksacks, handbags, […]” - HS subheading
4202 92: “With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials” (group “Other”) - CN code
4202 92 11: “Travelling-bags, toilet bags, rucksacks and sports bags” (group “Of sheeting of plastics”) - CN code
4202 92 91: “Travelling-bags, toilet bags, rucksacks and sports bags” (group “Of textile materials”)
What decides the code
- Backpack → heading 4202, "Other" group (not a suitcase, handbag or pocket article).
- The outer surface material decides: textile or plastic sheeting → 4202 92; leather → 4202 91.
- Textile → 4202 92 91; plastic sheeting → 4202 92 11.
Similar items
- Leather backpack: 4202 91.
- Textile handbag: 4202 22.
- School satchel: 4202 1x (with trunks and briefcases).
The 8-digit codes are those of the EU Combined Nomenclature and the descriptions are the official texts in force; the first 6 digits are shared by more than 200 countries and economies (Harmonized System). The exact code depends on your actual item: the declarant remains responsible for the declared code.
See also: Bags and leather goods · How to find a customs code · Glossary