Standard Classification Of Luggage Types Of Luggage

Luggage generally refers to various containers that can be used to hold items and are easy to carry. At present, luggage products have a clear classification in the International Harmonized System of Goods (HS) code. The classification of luggage in the field of national quality standards is based on its purpose. So, currently, the definition of luggage in China is not very consistent with the internationally accepted classification.
1. Classification of Luggage in the International Harmonized System Code (HS)
According to the International Harmonized System (HS) classification standard, luggage products mainly correspond to "suitcases, handbags, and similar containers" (HS code 4202), which includes three categories and a total of 14 subcategories:
(1) Plastic textile bags, including:
① A suitcase made of plastic or textile materials (HS code 42021210);
② Plastic or textile material facing suitcases, small handbags, etc. (HS code 42021290);
③ Handbags made of plastic or textile materials (HS code 42022200);
④ Items made of plastic or textile materials placed in pockets or handbags (HS code 42023200);
⑤ Other similar containers made of plastic sheets or textile materials (HS code 42029200);
(2) Leather luggage
① Leather, recycled leather or patent leather finished suitcases (HS code 42021110);
② Leather, recycled leather or patent leather surface suitcases, small handbags, etc. (HS code 42021190);
③ Handbags made of leather, recycled leather or patent leather (HS code 42022100);
④ Items with leather surface usually placed in pockets or handbags (HS code 42023100);
⑤ Other similar containers made of leather, recycled leather or lacquer leather (HS code 42029100);
(3) Luggage made of other fabrics
① Other materials such as suitcases, suitcases, small handbags, etc. (HS code 42021900);
② Handbags made of other materials (HS code 42022900);
③ Items usually placed in pockets or handbags made of other materials (HS code 42023900);
④ Other similar containers made of other materials (HS code 42029900).
2. Classification of Luggage in National Economic Statistics
According to the latest national standard "Classification of National Economic Industries" (GB/T 4754-2002) implemented in 2002, the luggage industry in China's national economic industry classification mainly refers to leather based luggage production enterprises, which are divided into two categories: "Leather manufacturing industry" (industry classification code C1924) and "Leather manufacturing industry" (industry classification code C1925).
3. Classification of "Luggage" in Current National Standards
There is no directly corresponding standard for luggage products in China's national quality standards, only in the "Adhesives for Footwear and Luggage" (GB 19340-2003), "luggage" is mentioned.
In industry standards, the current standards for the leather industry include "luggage" in the "leather goods" category, mainly referring to travel luggage and various backpacks. There are 6 categories related to luggage in the classification:
(1) Briefcase (QB/T 1332-91);
(2) Backpack (QB/T 1333-2004);
(3) Household suitcase (QB/T 1585-92);
(4) Leather ticket holder (QB/T 1619-2006);
(5) Travel Luggage (QB/T 2155-2004);
(6) Business Case (QB/T 2277-96).
Classification of packages
Bags are classified according to their style and purpose: daily bags (leisure bags, fashion bags, banquet and evening wear bags, tube bags, di bags, waist bags, beach bags, makeup bags, silver bags), business and professional bags (women's bags, men's bags, briefcases), sports and travel bags, special bags (student bags, computer bags, camera bags, phone bags, key bags), creative bags, etc.
1. Leisure bag
Leisure bags are a type of bag used in conjunction with casual clothing: divided into hand bags, shoulder bags, clip bags, backpacks, and rope bags, with a convenient and casual style, making them the most widely applicable bag type today. Leisure bags often choose semi hard and soft design in terms of shape, with a variety of styles and designs with different switching methods. There are various forms of expression in structure, such as plane segmentation, three-dimensional folds, weaving, etc. Rich color variations, available in single color or multi color combination design color schemes. Most materials are made of soft leather or soft fabric. By adding decorative patterns and various exquisite accessories to the packaging and corners, a free and lively leisure atmosphere is created.
2. Fashion bag
Fashion bags are designed specifically for fashion, with strong popularity and timeliness. In terms of shape and material application, they emphasize trendiness and fashion, and sometimes become popular due to material reasons. Generally, the shape and material selection of fashion bags are consistent with the fashion clothing style. The fashion bag is mainly composed of simple squares, and is designed through internal segmentation, pattern patterns, and decorative accessories, with some feminine and feminine curve design elements appropriately included. Color design is mostly based on single colors, such as black, brown, and red, and is also designed according to the colors on popular color cards. In terms of material selection, fashion bags are mostly made of natural leather and synthetic leather, and various designs and colors are formed through processes such as water dyeing, edge opening, and flower tying. Modern women have good economic capabilities and are the mainstream of shopping consumption. Designers should cater to their preferences and endow bag design with ever-changing attractiveness, making it as exciting as changing clothing.
3. Banquet and evening bag
Banquets and evening bags are more decorative than practical, and are generally carried by women during formal social occasions such as dinners and cocktail parties. This type of bag is thin and compact, with a surface decorated with artificial beads, metal sheets, embroidered patterns, lace, and wire.
4. Barrel bag
A cylindrical bag is a type of bag with a cylindrical appearance. Barrel bags are mostly made of materials such as leather or Oxford cloth for daily life and carrying when going out. The drum can also be divided into small drum, medium drum, and large drum according to its external size. The color scheme of the bag is mainly composed of single or combination colors.
5. Dibao (Dance Bag)
Dibao is a backpack with a small size that is often carried by young people in their daily lives or when attending disco or other dances. Dibao is usually made of leather, artificial leather, light-emitting artificial leather, fine canvas, denim, oxford cloth and other materials, and is often decorated with rivets, metal sheets and printed patterns on the surface. The colors are mostly monochromatic, such as red, black, and blue.
6. Waist pack
A waist bag is a type of bag fixed at the waist, with a smaller volume. The shape of the waist bag has changed according to the functional requirements of the original waist bag. The material used for the waist bag is often leather, synthetic fiber, printed denim surface, etc. The color of the waist bag is mostly colorless, with color matching or colored gray. It can be used for travel or daily life.
7. Beach bag
Beach bag is a type of bag with a strong sense of leisure. It is often made of lightweight materials such as various colored fabrics, patterned fabrics, fine canvas, twill fabrics, straw weaving, linen, transparent materials, leather, etc. The beach bag has a relatively simple shape and uniform body changes. The colors are mainly bright and feminine, and it is usually carried during outings and seaside leisure.
8. Makeup bag
Makeup bags are a type of small bag specifically designed for women to store cosmetics. Due to the diverse shapes of cosmetics, makeup bags are often made of highly decorative fabrics and decorated with lace, beads, silk, prints, and other decorations. Commonly used makeup bag shapes include circular, square, square, elliptical, fan-shaped, trapezoidal, heart-shaped, etc. In addition, there are small bags in the makeup bag, such as lipstick bags, eyebrow clamp bags, powder box straps, and dressing bags.