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Leather handbag import duty from India
Find US HTS candidates for leather 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
4202.21.30.00
At a $10,000 customs value, the current India-origin total rate is about 15.3% ($1,530).
Classification risk & HTS split
Genuine-leather handbags fall almost exclusively under HTS 4202.21 (handbags with outer surface of leather or composition leather, 8-10% MFN depending on whether reinforced with metal hardware). Exotic leathers (4202.21.30 — alligator, crocodile) carry CITES requirements and may face additional duty depending on species. Composition leather (bonded/regenerated) routes to 4202.21.90 — confirm whether material is split-grain top-coated leather (still 4202.21) vs bonded leather (also 4202.21) vs faux PU leather (4202.22).
India origin context
India is the natural alternative origin for genuine-leather handbags, with the Kanpur-Unnao tanning belt and Chennai leather cluster supplying premium European houses and US mid-market. India-origin leather goods in HTS 4202.21 face MFN base only — no Section 301 — but the 8%-10% general rate already runs higher than synthetic-leather classifications. The key compliance file: GJEPC tannery certifications and CITES if any exotic leather. Substantial transformation is rarely contested for India-origin tanned and finished leather goods.
US HTS candidates
| HTS candidate | Description | General rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4202.21.30.00 | Of reptile leather | 5.3% | Calc |
| 4202.22.40.30 | Of man-made fibers (670) | 7.4% | Calc |
| 4202.22.89.70 | Of paper yarn | 17.6% | Calc |
| 4202.22.81.00 | Of man-made fibers (670) | 17.6% | Calc |
| 4202.29.50.00 | Other | 7.8% | Calc |
| 4202.21.90.00 | Valued over $20 each | 9% | 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) | 15.3% | $1,530 | — |
| Mexico | 15.3% | $1,530 | $0 |
| Vietnam | 17.8% | $1,780 | +$250 |
| Thailand | 17.8% | $1,780 | +$250 |
| China | 42.8% | $4,280 | +$2,750 |
Confirm before using a rate
- leather outer surface
- handbag vs. wallet or luggage
- composition of straps and trims
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 leather handbag from India?
Start from the product name or local HS code, anchor on HS6, then compare US HTS candidate descriptions. Leather 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.