Leather handbags from India
India exported $424 million of leather handbags (HS 4202.21) in FY2025-26, up 1.3% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 15.3% to 20% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 42.8% to 47.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 15.3%China 42.8%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $424MUp 1.3% on last year
- HS code
- 4202.21Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202.21.30.00 | With outer surface of leather or of composition leather: Of reptile leather | 5.3% | 15.3% | 42.8% |
| 4202.21.60.00 | Other: Valued not over $20 each | 10% | 20% | 47.5% |
| 4202.21.90.00 | Other: Valued over $20 each | 9% | 19% | 46.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of leather handbags
India's exports to all countries under HS 4202.21, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- United States
- Leather content claims. Wallets, bags and other leather goods must describe their material accurately. Imitation, split and bonded leather must be identified as such. 16 CFR Part 24
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4202.21 is 3%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.1% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on leather handbags from India?
15.3% to 20% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 4202.21, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 42.8% to 47.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for leather handbags?
4202.21, under heading 4202 (Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; traveling bags, insulated food or beverage bags, toiletry bags, knapsacks and backpacks, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, purses, map cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle cases, jewelry boxes, powder cases, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export leather handbags?
Yes. India exported $424 million under HS 4202.21 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.