Alligator Skin Shoulder Bag from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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