U.S. imports of Handbags with Plastic Sheeting or Textile Outer Surface (SITC 83112) totaled $148.1M in August 2026, imported from 116 countries.
Importers of Handbags with Plastic Sheeting or Textile Outer Surface paid $37.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Handbags with Plastic Sheeting or Textile Outer Surface imports of $148.1M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $133.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlastic-sheeted and textile-surfaced handbags represent the high-volume, mass-market tier of the handbag import trade, with outer surfaces of PVC, polyurethane sheeting, nylon, canvas, or similar materials. Classification hinges on the outer surface material: a bag with a woven textile exterior falls here rather than under the leather subheading, even if it has leather trim or handles. Section 301 tariffs have applied to many goods in this category originating from China, which has historically been a dominant production source, making tariff engineering and origin diversification active considerations for importers.
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28.6K import shipments a month
Classification is based on the outer surface of the body of the bag, not the handles or trim. A bag with a textile exterior is classified under the textile-surface subheading regardless of leather accessories, provided the textile constitutes the predominant outer surface area.
A material composition certificate from the manufacturer specifying the outer surface construction — whether it is a plastic sheeting (e.g., PVC or PU film) or a woven/knit textile — is the most effective supporting document. CBP may also request a physical sample or laboratory analysis if the surface is ambiguous.
Basic heading 67 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 83112 · $148.1M of $46.9B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Cambodia and Italy together supply 46% of it. China pays 51.1% duty; Italy 14.6%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.6B of Handbags with Plastic Sheeting or Textile Outer Surface and exported $98.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.