Crocodile Leather Tote Handbag from China
This tote-style handbag features genuine crocodile reptile leather with a pebbled scale finish and detachable shoulder strap. Classified in HTS 4202.21.3000 for handbags whose outer surface is predominantly reptile leather, distinguishing from composition or other materials.
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
• Include wildlife export permits from origin country in documentation for smooth customs clearance
• Measure outer surface area to confirm reptile leather exceeds 50% for accurate classification
• Beware of imitation reptile prints on plastic; genuine leather required for this heading