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Chapter 42: Leather articles, handbags

HS Chapter 42 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Leather articles, handbags (HS Chapter 42). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
South Africa30.0%
Brazil18.0%
Mexico15.0%
India14.8%
Thailand14.2%
United States12.0%
China10.0%
UAE5.0%
Australia4.2%
France3.1%
United Kingdom3.1%
Germany3.1%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 42. Rates vary significantly within a chapter. Always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescriptionINGBUSCNDEBR
42010030.0%10.0%2.0%2.8%10.0%2.0%18.0%
42021130.0%15.0%2.0%8.0%10.0%2.0%18.0%
42021230.0%15.0%2.0%17.6%10.0%2.0%18.0%
42021930.0%15.0%2.0%20.0%10.0%2.0%18.0%

FTA Preferential Rates: Leather articles, handbags

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 42 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
420100Angola → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
420100Namibia → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
420211Angola → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
420211Namibia → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
420212Angola → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
420212Namibia → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
420100Australia → ThailandTH-AU-TAFTA20.0% → 0.0%Save 20.0%
420100China → ThailandASEAN-CN-FTA20.0% → 0.0%Save 20.0%
420100India → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA20.0% → 0.0%Save 20.0%
420100Philippines → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA20.0% → 0.0%Save 20.0%

VAT / GST on Leather articles, handbags

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate. Reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
UAEVAT5%
AustraliaGST10%
BrazilIPI10%
ChinaVAT13%
United KingdomVAT20%
IndiaGST18%
MexicoVAT16%
ThailandVAT7%
South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.

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