U.S. imports of Leather & Composition Leather Handbags (HS 420221) totaled $217.4M in August 2026, imported from 130 countries.
Importers of Leather & Composition Leather Handbags paid $33.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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53.4K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 2 of 12 in heading 4202
Subheading 420221 · $217.4M of $988.1M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202219000 | Handbags, Outer Surface of Leather, Val Over $20 Ea | $209.4M | 14.24% | 96.57% | $29.8M |
| 4202216000 | Handbags, Outer Surface Leather, Val not Over $20 E | $13.5M | 21.61% | 98.94% | $2.9M |
| 4202213000 | Handbags, of Reptile Leather | $7.6M | 10.08% | 99.82% | $768K |
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 | $12.8M |
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
$217.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$12.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.4B of Leather & Composition Leather Handbags and exported $174.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and France together supply 53% of it. Philippines pays 20.9% duty; Italy 10.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.54% of imports for consumption.