4202.21.30.00 - Of reptile leather

This HTS category, 4202.21.30.00, specifically classifies handbags where the outer surface is made of reptile leather. This designation is crucial for import and export purposes, ensuring accurate tariff assessment based on the primary material of the handbag's exterior. These items are designed for carrying personal effects and are characterized by their construction from skins of reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, or crocodiles.

While other categories within 4202.21.30.00 cover handbags made from different outer surface materials, this specific subheading is reserved exclusively for those crafted from reptile leather. This distinction is important to differentiate from, for example, handbags made from cowhide, sheepskin, or imitation leather, which would fall under different subheadings. The focus on reptile leather signifies a particular quality and origin of the material, often associated with luxury goods.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitively determined by the presence of reptile leather as the primary outer material of the handbag. When classifying, customs officials will look for evidence of reptile skin construction on the exterior of the handbag, distinguishing it from any other material that might be present on the interior or as decorative elements.