Bag strap Hs Code

Bag strap harmonized system code

Product Overview Bag straps classified under HS Code 420500 are accessory components designed to secure, carry, or enhance the functionality of bags, including handbags, backpacks, and luggage. These straps are typically composed of durable materials such as leather, synthetic fibers, woven textiles, or metal chains, processed through cutting, stitching, and reinforcement to meet specified tensile strength and abrasion resistance standards. Within HS Code 420500, subcategories differentiate bag straps by material composition, width (commonly ranging from 2 cm to 5 cm), length (adjustable or fixed, typically 50 cm to 150 cm), and attachment mechanisms such as buckles, clips, or sewn loops. The product is integral to the retail, fashion, and luggage manufacturing industries, facilitating both functional utility and aesthetic appeal. Its market positioning hinges on durability, compliance with international material safety standards, and adaptability to various bag designs, offering importers and manufacturers a standardized component aligned with global trade and manufacturing protocols. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 420500 falls under Chapter 42 (Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut), Heading 4205 (Other articles of leather or of composition leather), and Subheading 420500 specifically covers “Bag straps and handles.” This classification is based on the product’s material composition and its function as an accessory for bags rather than a standalone container. Trade professionals must note that bag straps are typically packaged in bulk quantities, often wrapped in protective materials such as polyethylene to prevent abrasion during transit. Preservation methods focus on maintaining material integrity, especially for leather straps, which require humidity-controlled storage to prevent mold and degradation. Shipping requirements adhere to international standards ensuring dimensional accuracy and consistency with declared HS codes for customs clearance. Quality standards include compliance with ISO 9001 for quality management and, where applicable, REACH regulations for chemical safety. This precise classification supports accurate tariff application, trade compliance, and efficient customs processing in global supply chains.

Bag strap Chapter Note

1.- For the purposes of this Chapter, the term “leather” includes chamois (including combination chamois) leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather. 2.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Sterile surgical catgut or similar sterile suture materials (heading 30.06); (b) Articles of apparel or clothing accessories (except gloves, mittens and mitts), lined with furskin or artificial fur or to which furskin or artificial fur is attached on the outside except as mere trimming (heading 43.03 or 43.04); (c) Made up articles of netting (heading 56.08); (d) Articles of Chapter 64; (e) Headgear or parts thereof of Chapter 65; (f) Whips, riding-crops or other articles of heading 66.02; (g) Cuff-links, bracelets or other imitation jewellery (heading 71.17); (h) Fittings or trimmings for harness, such as stirrups, bits, horse brasses and buckles, separately presented (generally Section XV); (ij) Strings, skins for drums or the like, or other parts of musical instruments (heading 92.09); (k) Articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings); (l) Articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites); or (m) Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, button moulds or other parts of these articles, button blanks, of heading 96.06. 3.- (A) In addition to the provisions of Note 2 above, heading 42.02 does not cover : (a) Bags made of sheeting of plastics, whether or not printed, with handles, not designed for prolonged use (heading 39.23); (b) Articles of plaiting materials (heading 46.02). (B) Articles of headings 42.02 and 42.03 which have parts of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) remain classified in those headings even if such parts constitute more than minor fittings or minor ornamentation, provided that these parts do not give the articles their essential character. If, on the other hand, the parts give the articles their essential character, the articles are to be classified in Chapter 71. 4.- For the purposes of heading 42.03, the expression “articles of apparel and clothing accessories” applies, inter alia, to gloves, mittens and mitts (including those for sport or for protection), aprons and other protective clothing, braces, belts, bandoliers and wrist straps, but excluding watch straps (heading 91.13).