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U.S. imports of leather & composition leather pocket & handbag articles (HS 420231) totaled $30.1M in April 2026, traded with 77 countries.
Importers of Leather & Composition Leather Pocket & Handbag Articles paid $4.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $26.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202316000 | ARTICLES FOR POCKET OR HANDBAG,LEATHER,NOT REPTILE | $29.2M | 18.37% | $4.8M |
| 4202313000 | ARTICLES FOR POCKET OR HANDBAG,OF REPTILE LEATHER | $848K | 13.68% | $109K |
ARTICLES FOR POCKET OR HANDBAG,LEATHER,NOT REPTILE
ARTICLES FOR POCKET OR HANDBAG,OF REPTILE LEATHER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4202310000 | ARTICLES FOR POCKET OR HANDBAG,COMP/PATENT LEATHER | $1.2M |
ARTICLES FOR POCKET OR HANDBAG,COMP/PATENT LEATHER
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CONTAINER BAGS, CASES ETC NESOI, PLAST/TEXT MATER
HS 420292
HANDBAGS SURFACE OF LEATHER OR COMPOSITION LEATHER
HS 420221
HANDBAGS, SURFACE OF PLASTIC SHEET/TEXT MATERIALS
HS 420222
TRUNKS, SUITCASES,ETC,SURFACE PLASTIC/TEXT MATERLS
HS 420212
CONTAINERS, BAGS, CASES ETC OF LEATHER/COMP NESOI
HS 420291
ARTICLES FOR POCKET/HANDBAG, PLASTIC/TEXT MATERIAL
HS 420232
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $8.0M | $102K | -$7.9M |
| New York | $4.5M | $102K | -$4.4M |
| California | $3.6M | $182K | -$3.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $8.8M | -- | -$8.8M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $5.0M | $44K | -$4.9M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $3.2M | $99K | -$3.1M |