Alligator Skin Shoulder Bag from China
A premium shoulder bag made from American alligator reptile leather, showcasing textured scales and a spacious interior with compartments. Falls under HTS 4202.21.3000 as a handbag with reptile leather outer surface, not covered by exclusions like plastics or textiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain authenticated tannery certificates proving reptile origin and legal harvest
• Label products clearly as 'reptile leather' to match HTS description and avoid audits
• Check for precious metal fittings; if they dominate character, may shift to Chapter 71