Crocodile Leather Tote Handbag from Japan
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 — 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
• 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