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Ladies handbag import duty from India
Find US HTS candidates for ladies handbag from India, then check the current MFN and Chapter 99 stack. India-origin goods typically avoid Section 301, but AD/CVD and other Chapter 99 duties may still apply.
Quick answer
4202.22.40.30
At a $10,000 customs value, the current India-origin total rate is about 17.4% ($1,740).
Classification risk & HTS split
Ladies handbags split by predominant outer-surface material: leather goes to HTS 4202.21 (8-10% MFN), plastic sheeting or textile-faced moves to 4202.22 (17.6% — the dominant subheading for mass-market fashion bags), other plastics to 4202.92 (17.6%). The single largest classification error for handbags is treating coated-textile or PU-leather as if it were leather; ASTM material reports or independent lab measurements often resolve the question.
India origin context
India's handbag exports center on Kolkata, Kanpur, and Chennai with strong genuine-leather supply (cattle and goat) and textile / jute production in Tamil Nadu. India-origin handbags avoid Section 301 entirely but face the highest MFN base rates in 4202.21 (10%-12%) when leather-faced. IEEPA reciprocal duties on India-origin goods ended for entries from February 24, 2026; check the entry date for other Chapter 99 duties. Sample sourcing: GJEPC member directories list export-grade tanneries and leather goods units.
US HTS candidates
| HTS candidate | Description | General rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4202.22.40.30 | Of man-made fibers (670) | 7.4% | Calc |
| 4202.22.89.70 | Of paper yarn | 17.6% | Calc |
| 4202.22.89.80 | Other (871) | 17.6% | Calc |
| 4202.22.81.00 | Of man-made fibers (670) | 17.6% | Calc |
| 4202.21.60.00 | Valued not over $20 each | 10% | Calc |
| 4202.22.40 | Other | 7.4% | Calc |
Origin comparison
Total duty rate at $10,000 customs value across India and alternative origins on the same HTS candidate. Chapter 99 overlays such as Section 301 apply per-origin automatically.
| Origin | Total rate | Duty on $10K | vs this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| India (current) | 17.4% | $1,740 | — |
| Mexico | 17.4% | $1,740 | $0 |
| Vietnam | 19.9% | $1,990 | +$250 |
| Thailand | 19.9% | $1,990 | +$250 |
| China | 44.9% | $4,490 | +$2,750 |
Confirm before using a rate
- outer surface material
- handbag vs. travel bag use
- retail value and construction
This page provides candidates and reference math, not a CBP ruling. CBP makes the binding classification and duty determination at entry; AD/CVD, exclusions, and product facts still need separate review.
Other origin variants for this product
FAQ
How do I find the US HTS code for ladies handbag from India?
Start from the product name or local HS code, anchor on HS6, then compare US HTS candidate descriptions. Ladies handbag can split after HS6 by material, use, construction, or function; the applicable Chapter 99 overlays differ between India and China origins.
Does India origin trigger Section 301?
Typically no. Section 301 (9903.88.x) is China-origin only. If processing in India does not amount to substantial transformation, CBP can still rule the goods China-origin at entry. AD/CVD and Section 232 may apply to India independently.