Find HS Code and trade information for HANDBAGS

Handbag HS Code Classification & Duty Information

Based on the provided descriptions, here's a breakdown of potential HS codes for "Handbags," along with explanations and important considerations. Please note that the correct HS code depends heavily on the material composition and specific features of the handbag.

Understanding HS Code Structure (First 6 Digits are Key)

• Chapter 42: Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar articles; articles of animal gut. (This is the most common starting point for handbags)
• Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
• Chapter 43: Animal skins and furs.
• Chapter 46: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601.
• Chapter 73, 74, 76: Metal Handbags or components.
• Chapter 83: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal.

Detailed HS Code Breakdown & Analysis

Here's a review of the provided HS codes, categorized for clarity:

1. Leather Handbags (Chapter 42)

• 4202.21.00.00: Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those without handle – This is a broad category for leather handbags. Important: This code requires detailed material specification.
  • Duty: Tax information failed to retrieve.
• 4202.22.40.10: Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap – Another leather handbag code.
  • Duty: Base Tariff: 7.4%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Tariff: 30%. Total: 62.4%
• 4202.29.20.00: Other – Specifically for leather handbags made of materials other than leather, composition leather, sheeting of plastics, textile materials, vulcanized fiber, or paperboard, and wholly or mainly covered with paper.
  • Duty: Base Tariff: 3.3%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Tariff: 30%. Total: 58.3%

2. Handbags of Other Materials (Chapter 39, 46)

• 3926.90.33.00: Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Handbags – This applies to handbags made primarily of plastic beads or similar plastic components.
  • Duty: Base Tariff: 6.5%, Additional Tariff: 0.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Tariff: 30%. Total: 36.5%
• 4602.19.29.20: Of vegetable materials: Other: Luggage, handbags and flatgoods, whether or not lined: Other Handbags – This applies to handbags made from woven vegetable materials (e.g., straw, rattan).
  • Duty: Base Tariff: 5.3%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Tariff: 30%. Total: 60.3%

3. Metal Handbags & Components (Chapters 73, 74, 76)

• 7326.90.35.00: Containers of a kind normally carried on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag – This applies to metal handbags.
  • Duty: Base Tariff: 7.8%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Tariff: 30%. Total: 87.8%
• 7419.80.15.00: Containers of a kind normally carried on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag – This applies to copper handbags.
  • Duty: Base Tariff: 3.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Tariff: 30%. Total: 58.0%
• 7616.99.10.00: Luggage frames – This applies to aluminum luggage frames.
  • Duty: Base Tariff: 0.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Tariff: 30%. Total: 80.0%

4. Other Components & Materials (Chapters 83)

• 8308.90.90.00: Other, including parts: Other – This applies to metal clasps, buckles, and other hardware used in handbags.
  • Duty: Base Tariff: 2.7%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Tariff: 30%. Total: 57.7%

5. Animal Skin Handbags (Chapter 43)

• 4303.90.00.00: Other – This applies to handbags made from animal skins.
  • Duty: Base Tariff: 0.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025: Additional Tariff: 30%. Total: 55.0%

6. Wood Handbags (Chapter 44)

• 4421.91.00.00: Other – This applies to handbags made from wood.
  • Duty: Tax information failed to retrieve.

Important Considerations & Recommendations:

• Material Composition is Key: The primary material of the handbag determines the correct HS code.
• Mixture of Materials: If a handbag is made of multiple materials, the material that gives the handbag its essential character determines the HS code.
• Lining & Accessories: The lining and accessories generally do not determine the HS code, but they can be relevant for valuation.
• Post-April 2, 2025 Tariffs: Be aware of the increased additional tariffs coming into effect.
• Valuation: The declared value of the handbag is crucial for duty calculation.
• Certifications: Depending on the material (e.g., animal skins), you may need specific certifications (CITES for endangered species).
• Consult a Customs Broker: For accurate classification and to avoid potential issues, it is highly recommended to consult with a licensed customs broker in the importing country. They can review the specific details of your handbags and provide expert guidance.

To help me narrow down the most accurate HS code, please provide the following information:

• What is the primary material of the handbag? (e.g., leather, plastic, straw, metal)
• What is the lining material?
• Are there any animal skin components?
• What is the declared value of the handbag?
• What is the country of origin?