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HS CHAPTER 42

Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags

CHAPTER

42

Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags

Common items in this chapter

  • Handbags (4202.21)
  • Wallets (4202.31)
  • Suitcases (4202.12)
  • Belts (4203.30)
  • Leather garments (4203.10)

Classification notes

IP enforcement is heavy in this chapter — luxury brands actively monitor for counterfeits. CITES restrictions apply to exotic leather (crocodile, snake, lizard). Duty rates typically 5-20%.

Frequent misclassification

Bags with textile outer surface belong in 4202.92, not 4202.21 (leather). The outer surface material determines classification, not internal construction.

Binding tariff ruling database

If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.

Binding tariff ruling database
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