U.S. imports of Plastic Sheeting & Textile Outer Surface Pocket & Handbag Articles (HS 420232) totaled $40.8M in August 2026, imported from 75 countries.
Importers of Plastic Sheeting & Textile Outer Surface Pocket & Handbag Articles paid $10.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.39% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Plastic Sheeting & Textile Outer Surface Pocket & Handbag Articles imports of $40.8M in August 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $36.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSmall carry articles — wallets, card cases, key fobs, and similar items — with outer surfaces of plastic sheeting or textile materials are classified across multiple US tariff lines that differentiate by plastic type (reinforced/laminated vs. plain sheeting) and textile fiber content (cotton, man-made fibers, silk, vegetable fibers). China leads US imports under this subheading, with Cambodia and Vietnam also significant sources. Goods of Chinese origin in this category are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor that has accelerated sourcing shifts toward Southeast Asian alternatives.
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9.6K import shipments a month
The US schedule distinguishes reinforced or laminated plastic sheeting (4202321000) from plain plastic sheeting (4202322000) for pocket articles. Reinforced or laminated PVC — where the plastic is bonded to a fabric backing or otherwise structurally reinforced — falls under the former. Plain, unsupported PVC sheeting falls under the latter. The manufacturer's material specification sheet is the key supporting document for making this distinction at entry.
Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods have significantly increased landed costs for wallets, card cases, and similar articles sourced from China. As a result, many importers have shifted production to Cambodia, Vietnam, and India, which are not subject to Section 301 measures. However, CBP scrutinizes country-of-origin claims carefully in this product category, particularly where Chinese inputs are processed in third countries, so robust origin documentation is essential.
Subheading 6 of 12 in heading 4202
Subheading 420232 · $40.8M of $988.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$40.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $450.1M of Plastic Sheeting & Textile Outer Surface Pocket & Handbag Articles and exported $68.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Cambodia together supply 45% of it. China pays 46.9% duty; France 9.8%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
1.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.39% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202321000 | Art for Pocket or Handbag, Reinforc or Lam Plastic | $25.0M | 18.57% | 99.93% | $4.6M |
| 4202329300 | Art for Pocket or Handbag, of Man-Made Fibers | $7.3M | 33.65% | 94.70% | $2.5M |
| 4202322000 | Art for Pocket or Handbg, of Plastic Sheeting, NESOI | $4.7M | 40.04% | 98.07% | $1.9M |
| 4202324000 | Art for Pocket/Handbag, Not Pile or Tuftd, of Cotton | $2.2M | 17.41% | 99.72% | $383K |
| 4202329900 | Art for Pocket or Handbag, Outer Surface Text, NESOI | $900K | 40.59% | 96.99% | $365K |
| 4202328000 | Art for Pocket/Handbg, Veg Fibr, Not Pile/Tuft, NESOI | $479K | 25.45% | 100.00% | $122K |
| 4202329100 | Art for Pocket or Handbag, of Cotton | $319K | 37.78% | 87.01% | $120K |
| 4202328500 | Art for Pocket or Handbag, Cont Gt=85% by Wgt Silk | $44K | 8.65% | 67.45% | $4K |
Art for Pocket/Handbag, Not Pile or Tuftd, of Cotton
Art for Pocket or Handbag, Outer Surface Text, NESOI
Art for Pocket/Handbg, Veg Fibr, Not Pile/Tuft, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4202320000 | Articles for Pocket/Handbag, Plastic/Text Material | $5.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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