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Crocodile Leather Tote Handbag from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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