Leather Goods
Handbags, travel goods, and leather apparel accessories — 5–13% MFN to 0% CPTPP, on the same fashion replenishment cycle as garments and footwear.
Get a Leather Goods Rate13%
Highest MFN rate on this page (leather apparel)
Free
CPTPP rate on every line checked
HS 42
Tariff chapter
Seasonal
Same replenishment cycle as garments
Labelling Note
Pure leather goods generally sit outside the Textile Labelling Act — the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act's general rules apply instead
Leather handbags and travel goods aren't textile fibre products, so the fibre-content labelling requirement on our garments page doesn't apply the same way. The Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act's general bilingual labelling and net-quantity rules apply more broadly. Where a product genuinely combines leather and textile material, confirm which regime — or both — applies.
Source: Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-38); Textile Labelling Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. T-10). Last verified July 2026.
Relevant HS Codes
| HS Code | Description | MFN | CPTPP | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4201.00.10 | English type saddles | 5% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
| 4202.11.00 | Trunks, suit-cases and similar containers (leather) | 11% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
| 4202.21.00 | Handbags with leather outer surface | 10% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
| 4202.31.00 | Pocket/handbag articles, leather outer surface | 8.5% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
| 4202.32.10 | Pocket/handbag articles, textile outer surface | 8% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
| 4203.10.00 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather | 13% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
Source: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2026/html/00/ch42-eng.html
CPTPP savings on this lane
4201.00.10
English type saddles
4202.11.00
Trunks, suit-cases and similar containers (leather)
4202.21.00
Handbags with leather outer surface
4202.31.00
Pocket/handbag articles, leather outer surface
4202.32.10
Pocket/handbag articles, textile outer surface
4203.10.00
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather
Canadian Import Process
Confirm HS classification
Verify the specific tariff item — saddlery, travel goods, and handbags carry distinct headings within HS 42.
Labelling check
Confirm which labelling regime applies — Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act generally, Textile Labelling Act only where a textile component is present.
CPTPP eligibility check
Confirm origin eligibility and CO process for the specific origin.
CBSA examination
Goods clear a CBSA examination against the commercial invoice and HS classification.
Customs release
Shipment released to the importer at the CPTPP rate (if claimed) or standard MFN rate.
Worked example
250kg of leather handbags, Dhaka to Toronto, seasonal launch
A 250kg shipment of leather handbags (HS 4202.21) needs to move from DAC to YYZ. The fastest confirmed routing on that pair today is Emirates SkyCargo through DXB, at 1-2 business days.
Before booking, UAL confirms the correct classification (4202.21, handbags with leather outer surface) and that the bilingual labelling and net-quantity requirements under the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act are met, rather than assuming garments' textile labelling rule applies to a leather product.
On arrival, the shipment claims CPTPP treatment instead of the 10% MFN rate that would otherwise apply — timed to the same seasonal launch window that drives garment and footwear shipments on this corridor.
Why ship leather goods through UAL
Correct labelling regime, confirmed
We confirm whether Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act rules or Textile Labelling Act rules — or both — apply to your specific product, rather than assuming one covers a leather item the way it covers a garment.
Same seasonal urgency as garments and footwear
Leather handbags and accessories run on the same fashion replenishment cycle — we route on the transit time your launch date needs.
CPTPP documentation, done right
We confirm origin eligibility and the correct Certificate of Origin process before claiming a CPTPP rate.
Frequently asked questions
Generally no — pure leather goods aren't textile fibre products, so the fibre-content labelling requirement our garments page describes doesn't apply the same way. The more relevant requirement is the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act's general bilingual labelling and net-quantity rules, which apply more broadly across consumer goods. Where a bag genuinely combines leather and textile material, confirm which regime — or both — applies rather than assuming leather goods are exempt outright.
Documentation & terms
FOB (Free on Board): Why It Doesn't Apply to Air Freight
FOB is a sea-freight term, full stop — using it on an air waybill is a common, meaningful error, not a stylistic choice.
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