Composition Leather Business Tote
A structured tote made from bonded composition leather for office use, akin to a briefcase. Composition leather is included in the definition of leather for this chapter, so it falls under tariff item 4202.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tote is designed as a handbag
Handbags have a separate tariff classification.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the composition leather meets the legal definition of leather in Chapter 42
• Keep a sample or technical data sheet for CBSA verification
• Ensure the tote is not classified as a handbag, which may fall under a different subheading
Related Products under Tariff item 4202.11.00
Buffalo Leather Weekend Duffel
A spacious duffel bag made from buffalo leather, designed for short trips and resembling a soft-sided suitcase. Its outer surface is entirely of leather, qualifying it under tariff item 4202.11.00 for trunks, suit-cases, and similar containers with a leather outer surface.
Calfskin Leather Dispatch Case
A slim calfskin dispatch case designed for couriers, similar to an attaché case. Its outer surface is of leather, making it a similar container to brief-cases under tariff item 4202.11.00.
Cowhide Leather Attache Case
A slim, hard-sided attaché case made from polished cowhide leather, featuring a combination lock and leather-wrapped handle for secure document transport. Its leather outer surface qualifies it under tariff item 4202.11.00 as a brief-case or similar container.
Full-Grain Leather Suitcase
A luxury hardshell suitcase upholstered in full-grain leather, with internal compartments and wheels for air travel. It qualifies under tariff item 4202.11.00 as a trunk or suitcase with a leather outer surface.
Genuine Leather Briefcase
A professional briefcase crafted from full-grain cowhide leather with reinforced corners and brass hardware, designed for carrying documents and laptops. It falls under tariff item 4202.11.00 as a brief-case with a leather outer surface.
Goatskin Leather Gladstone Bag
An iconic goatskin Gladstone bag with a frame top, functioning as a vanity-style suitcase. Its leather outer surface qualifies it under tariff item 4202.11.00 as a similar container to trunks and suit-cases.