What is the import duty rate for Leather Handbag in the EU?

The EU MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) duty rate for Leather Handbag (HS code 4202.21.00) is 3.7%, applied under the EU Combined Nomenclature (CN).

What is the US tariff rate for Leather Handbag?

The US MFN duty rate for Leather Handbag (HTS code 4202.21.00) is 9–10%, as listed in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Note that Section 301 tariffs may apply to goods of Chinese origin in addition to the MFN rate.

What is the UK import duty for Leather Handbag?

The UK Global Tariff (UKGT) duty rate for Leather Handbag (HS code 4202.21.00) is 2%. This applies post-Brexit and is independent of the EU rate.

HS Code for Handbag: 4202.21.00

Q: What is the HS code for Leather Handbag?

The HS code for Leather Handbag is 4202.21.00. Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle — with outer surface of leather

The HS code for handbag is 4202.21.00. Import duty rates: EU 3.7%, US 9–10%, UK 2%. Rates verified October 2026 against USITC HTS.

Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle — with outer surface of leather

Verified October 2026Live — synced from USITC · EU TARIC · UK Global Tariff

Rate changed 12 Oct 2026: 3.7% → 2% (UK) · See the change log

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Handbag sits under HS 4202.21.00 (4202 — Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers). US MFN is 9–10%; China-origin shipments may stack Section 301 on top. EU MFN 3.7%, UK 2%.

🇺🇸 US MFN: 9–10% · HTS 4202.21.00

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HS Code

4202 — Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers

🇪🇺 EU

3.7%

EU TARIC

🇺🇸 US

9–10%

USITC HTS

🇬🇧 UK

UK Global Tariff

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Classification Context

Chapter

Chapter 42 — Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods

Heading

4202 — Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers

Applicable Rule

GRI 1 — 4202.21 for handbags with outer surface of leather

Prior Rulings

EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)

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US — CBP CROSS Ruling Database

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UK — HMRC Trade Tariff

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Classification Notes

Handbags of genuine leather are 4202.21, whether or not with a shoulder strap. PU leather shifts to 4202.22. Canvas or textile bags are 4202.22 or 4202.29 depending on lining. The outer surface material is the determining factor.

MFN Duty Rates by Market

European Union

4202.21.00

3.7%

EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states

United States

4202.21.00

9–10%

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

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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 October 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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