HS code for handbag
The U.S. HS code for a handbag is usually 4202.21.90.00 (leather, over $20), with a 9% general duty and an estimated total of 21.5% from China and 21.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 46.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather, over $20 | 4202.21.90.00 | 9% | 21.5% |
| PU faux leather | 4202.22.15.00 | 16% | 28.5% |
- 4202.21.90.00: With outer surface of leather or of composition leather / Valued over $20 each
- 4202.22.15.00: With outer surface of sheeting of plastics
What decides the code
A handbag is classified in heading 4202 by its outer surface material, with leather handbags over $20 in 4202.21.90.00 and plastic sheeting handbags in 4202.22.15.00.
- Outer surface material decides the subheading. Leather or composition leather leads to 4202.21, plastic sheeting leads to 4202.22.
- For leather handbags, the unit value decides the line. Leather handbags valued over $20 each fall in 4202.21.90.00.
- A handbag with an outer surface of plastic sheeting falls in 4202.22.15.00, whether or not it has a shoulder strap.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a PU faux leather handbag in 4202.21.90.00 is wrong because the outer surface is plastic sheeting, not leather.
- Classifying a handbag in 4202.29 is wrong because that line covers handbags with an outer surface of textile materials or other materials, not leather or plastic sheeting.
- Classifying a handbag in 4202.32 is wrong because that line covers articles carried in the pocket or handbag, not the handbag itself.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 21.5% = 9% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 46.5%.
- Vietnam
- 21.5% = 9% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4202.21.90.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Leather, over $20
- CN 4202 21 00, 3%
- PU faux leather
- CN 4202 22 10, 9.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a handbag?
The U.S. HTS code for a handbag is usually 4202.21.90.00 (leather, over $20). Other versions use 4202.22.15.00 for pu faux leather. The first six digits, 4202.21, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a handbag from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4202.21.90.00 is 9%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 21.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 21.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 4202.21.90.00With outer surface of leather or of composition leather / Valued over $20 each
- 4202.22.15.00With outer surface of sheeting of plastics
- Heading 4202Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; traveling bags, insulated food or beverage bags, toiletry bags, knapsacks and backpacks, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, purses, map cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle cases, jewelry boxes, powder cases, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.