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U.S. imports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers with leather or composition leather outer surface (HS 420211) totaled $6.1M in July 2026, traded with 77 countries.
Importers of Trunks, Suitcases, and Similar Containers with Leather or Composition Leather Outer Surface paid $1.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $5.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Trunks, Suitcases, and Similar Containers with Leather or Composition Leather Outer Surface imports of $6.1M in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLuggage and travel cases whose outer surface is leather or composition leather occupy a premium market segment and carry distinct tariff treatment from their plastic- or textile-surfaced counterparts. Italy and France dominate US imports under this heading, reflecting the concentration of luxury luggage brands in those countries, with China, Vietnam, and India supplying mid-market production. The US schedule distinguishes attaché and briefcases (4202110030) from other trunks and suitcases (4202110090), and outer-surface material is the primary classification criterion — importers must confirm that leather, not a coated textile or plastic film, constitutes the exterior. Goods from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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2.7K shipments/mo
CBP applies the 'outer surface' test by examining the predominant visible exterior material. If leather covers the majority of the exterior surface area, the article classifies here. If a coated textile or plastic film predominates — even if leather trim is present — the article would shift to the plastics or textile surface heading. Importers should retain material composition documentation to support the classification.
The US schedule separates attaché cases, briefcases, and similar flat-sided professional cases (4202110030) from trunks, suitcases, and other travel containers (4202110090). The distinction turns on the article's primary function and form: flat, rigid cases designed to carry documents or a laptop classify as attaché/briefcases, while wheeled or soft-sided travel bags designed for clothing and personal effects classify as suitcases or similar containers.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202110030 | Attache Cases,Brief Cases,Etc, Surface of Leather | $3.2M | 16.64% | 90.43% | $533K |
| 4202110090 | Trunks,Suitcases,Etc, Surface of Leather,NESOI | $2.9M | 19.31% | 97.85% | $566K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4202110000 | Trunks, Suitcases,Etc,Surface Comps/Patent Leather | $2.4M |
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
$6.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Italy and France together supply 44% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
4.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 17.92%.