U.S. imports of Leather & Composition Leather Pocket & Handbag Articles (HS 420231) totaled $31.6M in August 2026, imported from 94 countries.
Importers of Leather & Composition Leather Pocket & Handbag Articles paid $5.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.50% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Leather & Composition Leather Pocket & Handbag Articles imports of $31.6M in August 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $28.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWallets, card cases, key pouches, cigarette cases, and similar small articles designed to be carried in a pocket or handbag — when surfaced with leather or composition leather — are classified here, with the US schedule distinguishing reptile leather (4202313000) from other leather types (4202316000) and composition or patent leather (4202310000). India leads US imports under this subheading, ahead of Italy and France, reflecting India's significant leather small-goods manufacturing base. As with reptile-leather handbags, CITES documentation is required for articles made from regulated reptile species.
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11.8K import shipments a month
CBP looks to the article's design and intended use: items like wallets, purses, key cases, and card holders are purpose-built for personal carry in a pocket or bag. Size alone is not determinative — a small cosmetic pouch, for example, may be classified as a travel bag rather than a pocket article depending on its design features and marketing. When in doubt, the article's primary function and typical retail presentation guide the classification.
India has a well-established small leather goods manufacturing sector with competitive labor costs and strong tannery infrastructure, making it particularly competitive for volume production of wallets, card cases, and similar accessories. Italy and France remain prominent for higher-value or branded items, but India's cost structure gives it an advantage in the broader market for leather pocket articles.
Subheading 7 of 12 in heading 4202
Subheading 420231 · $31.6M of $988.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$31.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $361.1M of Leather & Composition Leather Pocket & Handbag Articles and exported $22.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202316000 | Articles for Pocket or Handbag, Leather, Not Reptile | $32.9M | 15.54% | 96.47% | $5.1M |
| 4202313000 | Articles for Pocket or Handbag, of Reptile Leather | $251K | 9.73% | 89.87% | $24K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4202310000 | Articles for Pocket or Handbag, Comp/Patent Leather | $1.9M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and India together supply 43% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.50% of imports for consumption.