Handbag|HTS Code

Handbag harmonized system code

Product Overview Handbag defined for HTS 4202.22: a manufactured personal container with an outer surface of leather or composition leather, intended to be carried by hand or shoulder and designed to contain personal effects. Key characteristics: exterior material options (full‑grain, corrected‑grain, split, bonded leather or PU/PVC composition leather), typical dimensions 20–40 cm width × 10–30 cm height × 5–20 cm depth, net unit weight commonly 0.3–1.2 kg, hardware (metal/plastic zippers, buckles, fittings), sewn or bonded assembly, internal linings, pockets and closures. Processing level: cut, skived, stitched/assembled, lined and finished with factory coatings or edge treatments. Product classifications within 4202.22 are commonly subdivided by outer‑surface material (leather vs composition leather), presence of shoulder strap or handles, and rigidity (soft‑sided vs semi‑rigid). Commercial applications: retail fashion and duty‑free sales, corporate gifting, promotional items, wholesale distribution and use as service carriers in hospitality and transport sectors. HTS Code Classification & Trade Specifications Complete 6‑digit HTS structure: Chapter 42 (Articles of leather; travel goods), Heading 4202 (Trunks, suitcases, vanity‑cases, attache‑cases, briefcases, school satchels and similar containers; travelling bags), Subheading 4202.22 (Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, with outer surface of leather or composition leather). Classification rationale: primary determinant is outer surface material plus the item's function as a personal carrier; construction method, presence of straps/handles and dimensions support placement under 4202.22 per HTS explanatory notes and Customs rulings. Trade considerations: typical packing—individual polybag + acid‑free tissue + corrugated carton; cartons palletized on ISPM15‑compliant wood or alternatives; recommended carton gross weight 10–25 kg; declare net weight, dimensions, country of origin and HTS on commercial invoice. Quality standards: document leather thickness (0.6–2.0 mm where applicable), unit net weight (0.3–1.2 kg), abrasion and seam‑strength test criteria and chemical compliance (REACH/US restricted substances) for customs and duty assessment.

Handbag 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).