HTS 4202.21.90 · Apparel, footwear and bags
Import duty on leather handbags from China
Leather handbags imported from China under HTS 4202.21.90 pay a total duty rate of about 46.5% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 9%, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.31) at 12.5% and Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) (9903.88.03) at 25%. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 4202.21.90.00, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) | 4202.21.90.00 | 9% | $900.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) | 9903.05.31 | 12.5% | $1,250.00 |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) | 9903.88.03 | 25% | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee 19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments | 0.125% | $12.50 | |
| Total duty and fees | $4,697.14 | ||
Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on leather handbags from China?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to leather handbags from China?
- 9903.05.31: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 12.5%
- 9903.88.03: Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A), 25%
Are there exemptions for leather handbags from China?
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
Do leather handbags need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on leather handbags from China?
Leather handbags from other countries
Related products from China
See the full HTS heading: HTS 4202.