HS code for tote bag
The U.S. HS code for a tote bag is usually 4202.22.89.30 (cotton canvas), with a 17.6% general duty and an estimated total of 30.1% from China and 30.1% 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 55.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton canvas | 4202.22.89.30 | 17.6% | 30.1% |
| Polyester | 4202.22.81.00 | 17.6% | 30.1% |
- 4202.22.89.30: With outer surface of textile materials / Of cotton (369)
- 4202.22.81.00: With outer surface of textile materials / Of man-made fibers (670)
What decides the code
A tote bag with an outer surface of textile materials is classified as a handbag under heading 4202, with the fiber content deciding between 4202.22.89.30 for cotton and 4202.22.81.00 for polyester.
- Outer surface of textile materials places the tote in heading 4202 as a handbag, not in a plastic or leather heading.
- Cotton fiber content leads to 4202.22.89.30, the cotton subheading for textile outer surface handbags.
- Man-made fiber content, such as polyester, leads to 4202.22.81.00, the man-made fiber subheading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a textile tote under 4202.92 is wrong because that subheading covers travel, sports and similar bags, not handbags.
- Using 4202.21 is wrong because that subheading requires an outer surface of leather or composition leather.
- Putting a cotton tote in 4202.22.81.00 is wrong because that line covers man-made fibers, not cotton.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 30.1% = 17.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 55.1%.
- Vietnam
- 30.1% = 17.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4202.22.89.30, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Cotton canvas
- CN 4202 22 90, 3.7%
- Polyester
- CN 4202 22 90, 3.7%
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 tote bag?
The U.S. HTS code for a tote bag is usually 4202.22.89.30 (cotton canvas). Other versions use 4202.22.81.00 for polyester. The first six digits, 4202.22, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a tote bag from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4202.22.89.30 is 17.6%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 30.1% 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 30.1%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 4202.22.89.30With outer surface of textile materials / Of cotton (369)
- 4202.22.81.00With outer surface of textile materials / Of man-made fibers (670)
- 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.