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Subheading 5 of 12 in heading 4202
Subheading 420291 · $62.1M of $976.2M
U.S. imports of bags, cases, and containers with outer surface of leather or composition leather (HS 420291) totaled $62.1M in July 2026, traded with 96 countries.
Importers of Bags, Cases, and Containers with Outer Surface of Leather or Composition Leather paid $8.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $58.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bags, Cases, and Containers with Outer Surface of Leather or Composition Leather imports of $62.1M in July 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $53.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLeather-surfaced bags and containers under heading 420291 — including golf bags, travel bags, and general-purpose cases — occupy a premium segment of the accessories and luggage market, where outer surface material is the primary classification criterion. Italy and France lead US supply under this heading, reflecting the concentration of luxury leather goods manufacturing in those countries, while Vietnam, India, and Cambodia supply higher-volume, more price-competitive product. The US tariff lines distinguish golf bags, travel and sports bags, and other containers by outer surface type (full-grain leather versus composition or patent leather), so supplier documentation confirming leather grade and construction is essential for accurate entry. Importers sourcing from Italy or France should evaluate whether goods qualify for any applicable trade preference treatment given the EU trade relationship.
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15.0K shipments/mo
CBP evaluates the outer surface of the bag as it is presented for use — the material that is visible and forms the exterior. If the outer surface is leather or composition leather, the article classifies here regardless of interior lining materials. When the outer surface is a combination of materials, the material that gives the bag its essential character or predominates by surface area is determinative, and importers should document this with manufacturer specifications.
Composition leather (bonded or reconstituted leather) differs from full-grain or corrected-grain leather in its manufacturing process and fiber structure. Importers should obtain material composition certificates or technical data sheets from the manufacturer identifying whether the outer surface is genuine leather or a bonded/reconstituted product, as this distinction affects tariff line selection within the heading.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202919030 | Travel,Sports and Similar Bags,Outer Surf Leather | $46.6M | 13.33% | 95.30% | $6.2M |
| 4202919090 | Containers,With Outer Surface Leather,NESOI | $14.7M | 13.35% | 93.31% | $2.0M |
| 4202911000 | Golf Bags,Outer Surface Leather | $832K | 25.36% | 95.52% | $211K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4202910040 | Other Bags, Outer Surface Comps/Patent Leath,NESOI | $2.3M |
| 4202910010 | Golf Bags,Outer Surface Leather | $316K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$62.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Italy and France together supply 45% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
2.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 13.50%.