HS code for handbags

HS code

4202.22

US tariff lines

US general duty

5.7% – 17.6%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Handbags with an outer surface of plastic sheeting or textile are 4202.22. Leather handbags are 4202.21.

US tariff lines under 4202.22

US HTS code	Description	General duty
4202.22.15	With outer surface of sheeting of plastics	16%
4202.22.35	With outer surface of textile materials › Wholly or in part of braid › Of abaca	8.4%
4202.22.40	With outer surface of textile materials › Wholly or in part of braid › Other 4 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 4202.22.40.10 — Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste 4202.22.40.20 — Other › Of cotton (369) 4202.22.40.30 — Other › Of man-made fibers (670) 4202.22.40.40 — Other › Other (871)	7.4%
4202.22.45	With outer surface of textile materials › Other › Of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction › Of cotton (369)	6.3%
4202.22.60	With outer surface of textile materials › Other › Of vegetable fibers and not of pile or tufted construction › Other (871)	5.7%
4202.22.70	With outer surface of textile materials › Other › Other › Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste	7%
4202.22.81	With outer surface of textile materials › Other › Other › Of man-made fibers (670)	17.6%
4202.22.89	With outer surface of textile materials › Other › Other › Other 3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 4202.22.89.30 — Of cotton (369) 4202.22.89.70 — Of paper yarn 4202.22.89.80 — Other (871)	17.6%

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HS 4202.21

Leather outer surface

US duty: 5.3% – 10%

Import duty on handbags by country

Import into the US

5.7% – 17.6%

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Import into the UK

2% – 8%

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Import into the EU

3.7% – 9.7%

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Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for handbags?

The international HS code for handbags is 4202.22. Handbags with an outer surface of plastic sheeting or textile are 4202.22. Leather handbags are 4202.21.

Q2What is the US import duty on handbags?

It depends on the exact line: 8 US tariff lines sit under 4202.22, with general rates of 5.7% – 17.6%. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for handbags?

The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 4202.22 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (4202.22) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.