HS code 420211 tariff rate

With outer surface of leather or of composition leather

HS 420211

With outer surface of leather or of composition leather

Current US base rate (structured schedule)

8%

Effective date

No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.

Duty stack summary

  • Base rate (MFN): 8% on most lines.
  • Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
  • Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.

Summary

HS 420211 covers with outer surface of leather or of composition leather. The structured schedule lists a base rate of 8% on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.

What this rate means for an importer

A base rate of 8% means duty of 8 percent of the customs value on most lines in this category. On $10,000 of goods that is $800 in base duty. Extra duties from trade actions can add to this, so treat the base rate as the floor, not the total.

The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.

Tariff lines in this category

Showing 3 of 3 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.

LineBase rateGoods
4202.11.008%With outer surface of leather or of composition leather
4202.11.00.30See scheduleAttache cases, briefcases, school satchels, occupational luggage cases and similar containers
4202.11.00.90See scheduleOther

More in HS chapter 42 (Leather goods and handbags)

All 15 codes in chapter 42

Nearby codes: 420100 420212 420219 420221 420222 420229 420231

Nearby chapters: Chapter 41 - Chapter 43

HS 420211 questions

What is the US base rate for HS 420211?

On most tariff lines in this category, the structured schedule lists 8%. A base rate of 8% means duty of 8 percent of the customs value on most lines in this category. On $10,000 of goods that is $800 in base duty. Extra duties from trade actions can add to this, so treat the base rate as the floor, not the total.

Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 420211?

No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.

Where does this rate come from?

The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.

Can I use this page to classify my goods?

No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.

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General information only, for educational and planning purposes. This is not legal advice and not a customs classification determination for your specific goods or entries. Tariff classification of your products should be confirmed with your licensed customs broker. Rates shown as 'detected' are taken from official notice text and are not confirmed; rates shown as 'confirmed' come from structured HTS data, which updates days to weeks after legal effective dates. Last updated 2026-09-28 from the structured US tariff schedule. Rates change; confirm with your broker before you act.