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U.S. imports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers with leather or composition leather outer surface (HS 420211) totaled $5.1M in April 2026, traded with 69 countries.
Importers of Trunks, Suitcases, and Similar Containers with Leather or Composition Leather Outer Surface paid $994K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $4.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202110030 | ATTACHE CASES,BRIEF CASES,ETC, SURFACE OF LEATHER | $3.0M | 24.21% | $605K |
| 4202110090 | TRUNKS,SUITCASES,ETC, SURFACE OF LEATHER,NESOI | $2.1M | 19.99% | $389K |
ATTACHE CASES,BRIEF CASES,ETC, SURFACE OF LEATHER
TRUNKS,SUITCASES,ETC, SURFACE OF LEATHER,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4202110000 | TRUNKS, SUITCASES,ETC,SURFACE COMPS/PATENT LEATHER | $1.5M |
TRUNKS, SUITCASES,ETC,SURFACE COMPS/PATENT LEATHER
33.7K no
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.1M | $584K | -$505K |
| New Jersey | $964K | $207K | -$757K |
| Florida | $640K | $70K | -$570K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $942K | -- | -$942K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $855K | -- | -$855K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $535K | $97K | -$438K |