Import duty on handbags with leather outer surface into Japan
Goods under HS 4202.21 (handbags with leather outer surface) are charged 8% to 16% general import duty in Japan, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02. The rate depends on which of the 4 tariff lines applies to your exact goods.
Import consumption tax in Japan: 10% standard rate. Standard rate: consumption tax 7.8% + local consumption tax 2.2% = 10% total (reduced rate 8% for certain food and beverages).
Low-value shipments: Total taxable value of 10,000 yen or less is exempt from customs duty and consumption tax; designated goods (e.g. leather bags, knitted clothing, footwear) excluded unless a personal-use gift; liquor/tobacco taxes not exempt.
Official tariff lines under this code
| Tariff line | Description | Rate as printed |
|---|---|---|
| 4202.21-110 | (1)Of leatherOfficial wording4202.21 With outer surface of leather or of composition leather 1 Combined or trimmed with precious metal, metal clad with precious metal, metal plated with precious metal, precious stones, semi-precious stones, pearls, coral, elephants' tusks or Bekko, more than 6,000 yen/piece in value for customs duty 110 (1)Of leather 17.5% 14% | General 17.5%; WTO 14% 14% (lower of General and WTO) |
| 4202.21-120 | (2)OtherOfficial wording120 (2)Other 20% 16% | General 20%; WTO 16% 16% (lower of General and WTO) |
| 4202.21-210 | (1)Of leatherOfficial wording210 (1)Of leather 10% 8% | General 10%; WTO 8% 8% (lower of General and WTO) |
| 4202.21-220 | (2)OtherOfficial wording220 (2)Other 12.5% 10% | General 12.5%; WTO 10% 10% (lower of General and WTO) |
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