Chapter 42 — Leather goods
HS 4202 — Bags, cases and wallets
Trunks, suitcases, handbags, wallets and similar containers, of leather, plastics, textile or other materials.
What falls under HS 4202?
Products commonly classified under this heading include:
- backpacks and handbags
- suitcases
- wallets and pouches
- laptop sleeves
These are examples, not a classification ruling. The exact code — and your duty rate — depend on the finished product and your destination country.
What moves your duty rate?
For goods under HS 4202, the rate you pay usually turns on:
- outer surface material (leather vs textile vs plastic)
- destination country
- whether presented with contents
Duties vary widely by the full commodity code and destination. This page is a starting point — verify the rate with your customs broker before you commit.
Estimate your landed cost
Once you have a duty rate from your broker or the tariff schedule, put it into the landed-cost calculator with your product cost and freight to see the all-in number per unit. For the category-specific questions — supplier checks, compliance, freight — see the buyer's guide: Importing bags and luggage from China.
Not sure this is your code? Get a sourcing briefQuestions about HS 4202
Why does the outer material of a bag matter?
Duty on bags under 4202 varies a lot by the outer surface material. A leather bag and a textile bag can carry different rates, so classify by the outer surface.