WITHIN · DUTY CALCULATOR · Rules read 20 October 2026
US import duty on handbags and wallets, by where they were made
A leather handbag pays 9 per cent US duty and a fabric one 17.6. Where it was made decides the rest: 10 per cent in all from Italy or France, 12.5 from Japan or South Korea, and 46.5 per cent in all from China, where bags sit on the 25 per cent list of 2018.
Pick what it is and where it was made. The page works out the US duty, the tariffs on that country, the processing fee and the courier's fee from the rules in force today.
Rules read on 20 October 2026 from the official sources listed at the end.
- Leather handbag: 9% duty
- Fabric handbag: 17.6% duty
- From Italy or France: 10% in all on a leather bag
- From China: 46.5% in all on a leather bag
- Rules read: 20 October 2026
A US$2,500 leather bag made in Italy
Sent from Italy by FedEx with no shipping cost added, it costs US$2,770.27 at the door, US$270.27 more than its price.
| Price | US$2,500 |
|---|---|
| Duty: 9% (HTS line 4202.21.90) | US$225 |
| Section 301 tariff: Tops the duty up to 10% for goods made in Italy | US$25 |
| CBP merchandise processing fee: A flat fee | US$2.77 |
| FedEx fee for paying the duty for you: 2.5% of what is owed, at least US$17.50 | US$17.50 |
| At the door, 10.8% more than the price | US$2,770.27 |
What it comes to, by where it was made
The duty and the tariffs together, as a share of a US$500 piece weighing 1 kg, sent from that country.
| Made in | Leather bag | Nylon bag |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10% | 17.6% |
| France | 10% | 17.6% |
| Spain | 10% | 17.6% |
| Portugal | 10% | 17.6% |
| China | 46.5% | 55.1% |
| Vietnam | 21.5% | 30.1% |
| India | 19% | 27.6% |
| South Korea | 12.5% | 17.6% |
| Japan | 12.5% | 17.6% |
| Türkiye | 21.5% | 30.1% |
| UK | 19% | 27.6% |
| Canada | 19% | 27.6% |
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov, 2 pages), read 20 October 2026, Federal Register (govinfo.gov, 2 pages), read 20 October 2026 and Federal Register (federalregister.gov, 3 pages), read 20 October 2026.
The US duty on each kind
As the tariff prints it, before any tariff on where the piece was made.
| What it is | HTS line | Women's | Men's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handbag or tote, leather outside | 4202.21.90 | 9% | 9% |
| Handbag or tote, nylon or canvas outside | 4202.22.81 | 17.6% | 17.6% |
| Wallet or card holder, leather | 4202.31.60 | 8% | 8% |
| Belt, leather | 4203.30.00 | 2.7% | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), read 20 October 2026.
Bags on the shelves, worked out
Pieces on the shelves of within's boutiques in Canada that ship to the US, each with about what it costs to have it sent there.
COORMulti Pocket Crinkle Leather Bag - BlackUS$458Made in South Korea. About US$567 delivered, US$78 of it duty and fees.
PietNature Boy Studded Belt - RedUS$209Made in Brazil. About US$345 delivered, US$104 of it duty and fees.
Walk in ParisThe Wallet - BlackUS$124Made in Portugal. About US$189 delivered, US$33 of it duty and fees.
A.P.C.Andre Cardholder - BlackUS$124Made in Spain. About US$189 delivered, US$33 of it duty and fees.
GuidiShoulder Bag Black CA03US$1,380Made in Italy. About US$1,538 delivered, US$158 of it duty and fees.
CoperniFolded Bag BrownUS$1,231Made in Italy. About US$1,374 delivered, US$143 of it duty and fees.
COORVintage Finish Leather Belt - BrownUS$103Made in South Korea. About US$168 delivered, US$33 of it duty and fees.
GuidiLeather Shoulder Bag Burgundy CV23TUS$1,377Made in Italy. About US$1,535 delivered, US$158 of it duty and fees.
Each sum is the calculator's: the price at the Bank of Canada rate of 19 October 2026, the shop's own shipping, then the duty, tariffs and fees for a parcel sent from Canada by FedEx.
The rules this page uses
There is no duty free amount for a parcel: the $800 exemption was suspended on 29 August 2025, and CBP made that suspension open ended on 24 June 2026.
Source: Federal Register (federalregister.gov, 2 pages), read 20 October 2026.
Pieces made in Canada or Mexico that qualify under USMCA enter free of the base duty and of the 10 per cent Section 301 tariff. Clothing qualifies only when the yarn and fabric also come from North America.
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov, 2 pages), read 20 October 2026.
Since 10 May 2019 goods made in China on the 2018 list 3 pay 25 per cent more. The list takes in leather and fabric handbags, leather wallets, leather jackets and leather belts.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), read 20 October 2026 and Federal Register (govinfo.gov), read 20 October 2026.
Since 14 February 2020 goods made in China on the 2019 list 4A pay 7.5 per cent more. The list takes in most clothing, shoes and sneakers, jewelry, scarves, ties and sunglasses. Cashmere sweaters and men's silk shirts sit only on list 4B, which never took effect.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), read 20 October 2026 and Federal Register (govinfo.gov), read 20 October 2026.
Since 24 July 2026 the US adds 10 or 12.5 per cent on goods of 60 economies. For the EU and Taiwan the duty plus the tariff comes to at least 10 per cent; for Japan, Korea and Switzerland at least 12.5. Goods that qualify under USMCA pay none of it.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), read 20 October 2026 and Federal Register (federalregister.gov), read 20 October 2026.
Since 22 July 2026 goods made in Brazil pay another 25 per cent, on top of the 12.5 per cent above.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), read 20 October 2026 and Federal Register (federalregister.gov), read 20 October 2026.
Since 22 August 2026 the US charges 50 per cent on a list of Canadian made goods, USMCA or not (heading 9903.03.14). The list includes cotton T-shirts and hoodies, polyester sweaters, down jackets, men's wool blazers and trousers, some dresses, women's leather boots, leather belts and gold, silver and costume jewelry. Handbags and wallets are not on it.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), read 20 October 2026 and Federal Register (federalregister.gov), read 20 October 2026.
International shipping is left out of the customs value that duty is worked on.
Source: Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (law.cornell.edu), read 10 October 2026.
The US charges no sales tax at the border. Your state's sales or use tax is not part of this estimate.
The 2025 emergency tariffs (IEEPA) ended after the Supreme Court ruled against them on 20 February 2026, and CBP stopped collecting them on 24 February. The 10 per cent surcharge that followed expired on 24 July 2026. Neither applies now.
Sources: Supreme Court of the United States (supremecourt.gov), read 20 October 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov), read 20 October 2026 and U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), read 20 October 2026.
Mail entry does not change before 20 January 2027: on 14 October 2026 CBP moved the date from which mail carrying an extra US tariff needs a formal entry or the new Entry Type 13 process, first set for 22 October 2026.
Sources: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov), read 20 October 2026 and Federal Register (federalregister.gov), read 20 October 2026.
A law of 4 July 2025 ends the $800 exemption outright on 1 July 2027. Gifts of up to $100 sent by one person to another are not affected.
Sources: Federal Register (federalregister.gov), read 20 October 2026 and Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (law.cornell.edu), read 20 October 2026.
A pre owned piece pays duty as a new one: the tariff's line for worn clothing covers only clothing that shows wear and comes in bulk or in bales.
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), read 20 October 2026.
What this calculator does not cover
- Watches.
- Trade deal rates other than USMCA, such as Korea's or Australia's, which the importer has to claim.
- State sales and use tax.
- Gifts and things a traveller brings in.
- UPS and DHL brokerage fees, and any fee the seller adds for mail.
By where it was made
- Import duty from China to the US on clothes, shoes and bags
- Import duty from Japan to the US on clothes, shoes and bags
- Import duty from Italy to the US on clothes, shoes and bags
- Import duty from France to the US on clothes, shoes and bags
- Import duty from the UK to the US on clothes, shoes and bags
- Import duty from Canada to the US on clothes, shoes and bags
- Import duty from India to the US on clothes, shoes and bags
- Import duty from Vietnam to the US on clothes, shoes and bags
- Import duty from South Korea to the US on clothes, shoes and bags
- Import duty from Türkiye to the US on clothes, shoes and bags
By what it is
The rules behind it
The calculator
Common questions
What is the US import duty on handbags?
9 per cent on a leather handbag and 17.6 on a fabric one, then a tariff by where it was made: 10 per cent in all from the EU, 12.5 from Japan or South Korea, and 46.5 in all on a leather bag from China.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov, 2 pages), read 20 October 2026, Federal Register (federalregister.gov), read 20 October 2026 and Federal Register (govinfo.gov), read 20 October 2026.
Why do bags made in China pay so much?
Handbags, wallets and belts made in China sit on the 2018 Section 301 list 3, at 25 per cent since 10 May 2019, and pay the 12.5 per cent of 2026 too. A leather bag pays 9 per cent duty on top: 46.5 per cent in all.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), read 20 October 2026, Federal Register (govinfo.gov), read 20 October 2026 and Federal Register (federalregister.gov), read 20 October 2026.
Is there a tariff on luxury handbags from Europe?
A small top up: a leather handbag made in Italy, France or anywhere in the EU pays 9 per cent duty and 1 per cent more, 10 per cent in all. The price does not change the rate.
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov, 2 pages), read 20 October 2026.
Sources
- U.S. International Trade Commission: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 2026 Revision 21 (in force from 9 October 2026): the general duty rate for each line. hts.usitc.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School: 19 U.S.C. 1401a(b)(4)(A): the customs value leaves out international shipping and insurance. law.cornell.edu, read 10 October 2026.
- U.S. International Trade Commission: HTS chapter 99, 2026 Revision 21: U.S. note 20 (the China lists, headings 9903.88.01 to 9903.88.16), U.S. note 52 (headings 9903.05.20 to 9903.06.21), U.S. note 51 (headings 9903.03.12 to 9903.03.16) and U.S. note 50 (heading 9903.05.01). hts.usitc.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- Federal Register: USTR notice of 9 May 2019 (84 FR 20459): the Section 301 duty on the list 3 products of China rises from 10 to 25 per cent from 10 May 2019. govinfo.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- Federal Register: USTR notice of 22 January 2020 (85 FR 3741): the list 4A duty on products of China falls from 15 to 7.5 per cent from 14 February 2020. govinfo.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- Federal Register: Presidential memorandum of 23 July 2026: Section 301 tariffs of 10 or 12.5 per cent on goods of 60 economies from 24 July 2026. federalregister.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- Federal Register: USTR notice of action of 20 July 2026: a 25 per cent tariff on all goods of Brazil from 22 July 2026, with some exemptions (none for clothing, shoes, bags or jewellery). federalregister.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- Federal Register: Proclamation 11048 of 20 July 2026 (91 FR 46663): a 50 per cent duty on listed products of Canada (heading 9903.03.14, U.S. note 51(b)(3)), in effect from 22 August 2026; the list changed from 15 September 2026 (Proclamation 11065, 91 FR 58339). federalregister.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- Federal Register: CBP user fees from 1 October 2026: informal entry fee $2.77; formal entry fee 0.3464 per cent, at least $34.58 and at most $670.86. federalregister.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- eCFR: 19 CFR 24.23(c): no merchandise processing fee on mail or on goods that qualify under USMCA. ecfr.gov, read 10 October 2026.
- FedEx: FedEx Express US import fees: disbursement fee 2.5 per cent of the duty and tax, at least $17.50 (raised on 20 July 2026). fedex.com, read 20 October 2026.
- Federal Register: CBP interim final rule of 24 June 2026: the $800 de minimis exemption is suspended with no end date for courier and freight. federalregister.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- Federal Register: CBP interim final rule for mail, in force 24 July 2026: no de minimis, a new postal entry filed by the buyer or a broker, duty no longer collected at delivery, no processing fee on mail; formal entry for mail carrying an extra tariff from a compliance date first set at 22 October 2026. federalregister.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- Supreme Court of the United States: Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, No. 24-1287, decided 20 February 2026: the emergency powers law (IEEPA) does not allow tariffs. supremecourt.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: IEEPA duty refunds: the tariffs under IEEPA are no longer in effect and are being refunded. cbp.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: News release of 14 October 2026: the compliance date for the new informal entry procedures for international mail moves from 22 October 2026 to 20 January 2027, with no change to mail entry before then. cbp.gov, read 20 October 2026.
- Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School: 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2): duty free amounts of $100 for bona fide gifts, $200 for things a traveller brings and $800 in any other case; Public Law 119-21 changes it from 1 July 2027. law.cornell.edu, read 20 October 2026.
- Bank of Canada (read through within's daily rate): Daily exchange rates, used here to turn the price into the currency of the country it ships to. bankofcanada.ca, read 10 October 2026.