SITCSection 8

Handbags with Plastic Sheeting or Textile Outer Surface

Name: Handbags with Plastic Sheeting or Textile Outer Surface (SITC 83112) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 83112Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $138.7M; YTD $918.0M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $7.7M

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U.S. imports of handbags with plastic sheeting or textile outer surface (SITC 83112) totaled $138.7M in July 2026, traded with 112 countries.

Importers of Handbags with Plastic Sheeting or Textile Outer Surface paid $31.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $121.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Plastic-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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30.8K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$138.7MYoY · Pro

Exports

$7.7MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$146.6M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 70 of 419 in section 8

Share of section 8 imports0.31%

Basic heading 83112 · $138.7M of $44.8B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Cambodia and Italy together supply 45% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If a handbag has a textile outer surface but leather handles and trim, which subheading applies?

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.

What documentation helps distinguish plastic-sheeted from textile-surfaced handbags at entry?

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.