Textiles & Apparelโ€ข๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ IndiaAvg Effective Duty: 24.8%

Leather Goods from ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India: US Import Tariffs 2026

Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for leather goods imported from India. Total 2025 imports: $855M.

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Section 232 โ€” Steel

25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.

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Section 232 โ€” Aluminum

10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.

HTS Codes for Leather Goods โ€” Duty Rates

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Top Leather Goods Imports from India (2025)

HS6 CodeDescriptionImport ValueDuties Paid
640399FOOTWEAR, WITH OUTER SOLES OF RUBBER, PLASTICS OR COMPOSITION LEATHER AND UPPERS OF LEATHER NESOI, NOT COVERING THE ANKLE$236M$54M
640391FOOTWEAR, WITH OUTER SOLES OF RUBBER, PLASTICS OR COMPOSITION LEATHER AND UPPERS OF LEATHER NESOI, COVERING THE ANKLE$123M$34M
420231ARTICLES NORMALLY CARRIED IN THE POCKET OR HANDBAG, WITH OUTER SURFACE OF LEATHER OR OF COMPOSITION LEATHER$88M$22M
420310ARTICLES OF APPAREL, OF LEATHER OR COMPOSITION LEATHER$79M$23M
420330BELTS AND BANDOLIERS WITH OR WITHOUT BUCKLES, OF LEATHER OR OF COMPOSITION LEATHER$78M$14M
420221HANDBAGS, WHETHER OR NOT WITH SHOULDER STRAP OR HANDLES, WITH OUTER SURFACE OF LEATHER OR OF COMPOSITION LEATHER$74M$21M
420329GLOVES, MITTENS AND MITTS, NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN SPORTS, OF LEATHER OR OF COMPOSITION LEATHER$65M$20M
420291CONTAINERS, BAGS, BOXES, CASES, SATCHELS ETC. WITH OUTER SURFACE OF LEATHER OR OF COMPOSITION LEATHER, NESOI$58M$13M
420500ARTICLES OF LEATHER OR COMPOSITION LEATHER, NESOI$27M$4M
640359FOOTWEAR, WITH OUTER SOLES AND UPPERS OF LEATHER NESOI, NOT COVERING THE ANKLE$6M$1M

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Last verified: June 2, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the US tariff on leather handbags?

Leather handbags (HTS 4202.21) have a base duty rate of 8-16% depending on the outer surface material. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese leather goods add 7.5-25% additional duty.

Are luxury leather goods subject to higher tariffs?

Tariff rates on leather goods are based on materials and construction, not retail price. However, higher-value items from countries subject to Section 301 tariffs face larger absolute duty amounts.

What HTS codes cover leather products?

Leather goods are primarily in HTS Chapter 42 (leather articles, handbags, travel goods). Raw hides and leather are in Chapter 41. Key codes include 4202 (trunks, suitcases, handbags) and 4203 (articles of apparel).

What tariffs apply to leather goods from India?

Leather Goods imported from India are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 โ€” Steel, Section 232 โ€” Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.

How do I calculate the landed cost for leather goods from India?

The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.

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