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HSChapter 42
U.S. imports of leather & composition leather handbags (HS 420221) totaled $227.1M in July 2026, traded with 127 countries.
Importers of Leather & Composition Leather Handbags paid $37.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $207.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Leather & Composition Leather Handbags imports of $227.1M in July 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $196.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataHandbags with an outer surface of genuine leather or composition leather are among the most value-intensive articles in Chapter 42, and the US tariff schedule subdivides them by leather type and unit value — with reptile leather (4202213000) carrying distinct classification treatment and lines split between values at or below $20 (4202216000) and above $20 (4202219000) per unit. Italy and France dominate supply, reflecting the concentration of luxury leather goods manufacturing in those countries. Importers sourcing reptile-leather handbags must also comply with CITES permit requirements, as many reptile species are subject to international trade controls.
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59.5K shipments/mo
The US schedule distinguishes handbags valued at $20 or less per unit (4202216000) from those valued over $20 (4202219000). This value threshold affects the applicable duty rate, so accurate commercial invoicing and consistent per-unit valuation are essential to avoid misclassification and potential penalties.
Reptile-leather handbags classified under 4202213000 require CITES export permits from the country of origin and CITES import permits or notifications in the US, depending on the species involved. US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) clearance is required at designated ports of entry. Importers should confirm species-level documentation well before shipment to avoid delays or seizure.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202219000 | Handbags,Outer Surface of Leather,Val Over $20 Ea | $205.9M | 16.39% | 91.93% | $33.7M |
| 4202216000 | Handbags, Outer Surface Leather,Val not Over $20 E | $11.2M | 16.08% | 75.85% | $1.8M |
| 4202213000 | Handbags,of Reptile Leather | $10.0M | 14.90% | 99.51% | $1.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4202210000 | Handbags, Surface of Composition/Patent Leather | $15.0M |
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
$227.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$15.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Italy and France together supply 60% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
2.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 16.31%.