Leather Handbag — HS Code
Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap — of leather or composition leather
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HS Code
4202 — Trunks, suit-cases, vanity cases, brief-cases, handbags, shopping bags
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 42 — Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods
Heading
4202 — Trunks, suit-cases, vanity cases, brief-cases, handbags, shopping bags
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — leather handbags are classified under 4202.21 by outer surface material
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Leather handbags (shoulder bags, tote bags, clutch bags) with leather or composition leather outer surface are classified under 4202.21. The classification is determined by the outer surface material — a leather bag with canvas lining is still 4202.21. Fabric (textile) outer surface handbags are 4202.22. PU (faux leather) handbags: if the surface has the appearance of leather, customs may classify as 4202.21 (composition leather); if clearly textile-coated, 4202.22. Luxury brand handbags receive no preferential treatment — the brand name does not affect classification or duty rate. Country of origin for leather goods is where the manufacturing took place, not where the leather was tanned.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
4202.21.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
4202.21.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
4202.21.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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