Origin evidence, HS classification support and export documents are prepared with the order, so the preference your importer claims is one they can keep.
Leather goods / Asia Pacific
Import leather goods from India to Japan.
Compare HS codes, import duty, origin requirements and import taxes for Japan. Hide Fashion manufactures leather jackets, bags and belts in Noida, India, for OEM and private-label buyers.
Find your product’s HS code · Check the duty route · Plan landed cost
Trade route
Why India, and why now, for Japanese brands.
The India-Japan CEPA includes product-specific tariff and origin rules. Eligibility must be checked against the final classification and Japan Customs requirements.
Final treatment is determined by the importer and relevant customs authority after HS classification and origin review. Market information last reviewed 15 September 2026.India supplied 9.5% of Japan’s $111M leather apparel imports (HS 4203.10) in 2025, ranking #4 among source countries. Source: UN Comtrade, importer-reported leather apparel imports (HS 4203.10), 2025.
Japan’s WTO rate on leather jackets and leather handbags is Free and applies to Indian origin, so no CEPA paperwork is needed on these lines. Landed cost is CIF plus 10% consumption tax.
Leather product HS codes for Japan.
India’s eight-digit HSN or ITC(HS) code is an export-side classification; Japan uses its own national tariff subdivisions for import clearance.
The directory covers eight product groups. The duty table below currently provides the jacket and handbag lines. Other national codes and rates must be checked against the actual material and construction; a missing rate does not mean zero duty.
| Product | Six-digit HS | India HSN / ITC(HS) | Japan import line | Duty lookup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather jackets and outerwearManufacturing details | 4203.10HS 420310 | 42031010 | 4203.10-200 (other than fur or precious-metal trimmed) | See duty and origin route |
| Leather handbagsManufacturing details | 4202.21HS 420221 | Confirm the Indian eight-digit line for the product | 4202.21-210 (of leather, other) | See duty and origin route |
| Briefcases, work and travel casesManufacturing details | 4202.11HS 420211 | Confirm the Indian eight-digit line for the product | Confirm the national subdivision in Japan’s schedule | Check the official tariff |
| Other leather bags and casesManufacturing details | 4202.91HS 420291 | Confirm the Indian eight-digit line for the product | Confirm the national subdivision in Japan’s schedule | Check the official tariff |
| Wallets and small leather goods | 4202.31HS 420231 | Confirm the Indian eight-digit line for the product | Confirm the national subdivision in Japan’s schedule | Check the official tariff |
| Leather beltsManufacturing details | 4203.30HS 420330 | Confirm the Indian eight-digit line for the product | Confirm the national subdivision in Japan’s schedule | Check the official tariff |
| Leather gloves | 4203.29HS 420329 | Confirm the Indian eight-digit line for the product | Confirm the national subdivision in Japan’s schedule | Check the official tariff |
| Other leather clothing accessories | 4203.40HS 420340 | Confirm the Indian eight-digit line for the product | Confirm the national subdivision in Japan’s schedule | Check the official tariff |
Import duty and tariff lines for leather goods in Japan.
Leather jackets ship under HS 4203.10 and leather handbags under HS 4202.21. The six-digit subheading is the same in every customs schedule; Japan extends it to its own national tariff line, and that line sets the rate and the origin rule the importer has to meet.
Declared on the export side · India ITC(HS) 42031010, jackets and jerseys
Hide Fashion declares India ITC(HS) 42031010 on leather outerwear shipments. The destination authority classifies the same product under its own tariff schedule, which is why the importer's line is confirmed before a landed-cost quotation.
The two lines below carry Japan’s own import figures. The full classification reference and the recorded jacket and handbag tariffs are on the HS codes page.
| HS line | Product | Japan imports | India’s share | India’s rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 4203.10India ITC(HS) 42031010 | Leather jackets and outerwearArticles of apparel of leather or composition leather. | $110.7M2025 | 9.5% | #4 |
| HS 4202.21 | Leather handbagsHandbags, with or without shoulder strap, with an outer surface of leather or composition leather. | $865.9M2025 | 0.1% | #14 |
Source: UN Comtrade, importer-reported imports by HS subheading, 2025, USD CIF. A dash means the figure is not reported at that level.
What Japan charges on the same lines.
The six-digit code is where every schedule agrees; the national digits after it carry the rate. These are the published schedule rates for the two lines and the route an Indian-origin shipment can use, each conditional on the origin evidence prepared with the order.
| HS line | Japan tariff line | Schedule rate | Route for Indian origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 4203.10Leather jackets and outerwear | 4203.10-200 (other than fur or precious-metal trimmed) | Free (WTO rate; general rate 12.5%) | The WTO rate applies to goods of India and is already Free, so CEPA origin evidence is not needed on this line. |
| HS 4202.21Leather handbags | 4202.21-210 (of leather, other) | Free (WTO rate; general rate 10%) | The WTO rate applies to goods of India and is already Free, so CEPA origin evidence is not needed on this line. |
Japan classifies under the Japan Customs statistical code, 9 digits. Import tax: 10% consumption tax. Tariff dataset dated 15 September 2026; later line checks are labelled separately. Source: Japan Customs tariff schedule, chapter 42 (1 April 2026). The applied rate is confirmed against the importer’s line and origin documents before quotation.
Import costs and documents for Japan.
10% consumption tax. Zero customs duty does not remove import taxes or clearance costs.
The India-Japan CEPA includes product-specific tariff and origin rules. Eligibility must be checked against the final classification and Japan Customs requirements.
Confirm the national tariff line, origin evidence, invoice, packing list and transport document with your importer before shipment. Include freight, insurance and clearance in the landed-cost calculation.
Japan Customs tariff schedule, chapter 42 (1 April 2026) · Compare import-duty routes · HS code reference
Product starting points for Japan.
Detailed specifications, compact proportions, controlled finishes and documented approvals. These categories reflect the current market brief; Hide Fashion’s wider leather range remains available.
Development emphasis
Development can be organized around exact measurements, reference samples and recorded approval stages for material, construction, colour and packing.
How each category is developed and checked: leather jackets and leather bags.
01 / 02
Choose the development route.
Bring a specification or start with a production-tested reference. You direct the material, construction, finish and branding.
Share the product brief
Name the category, target segment, quantity and timing.
Develop and sample
Review construction, material and finish against the brief.
Approve and produce
Bulk production follows the approved product reference.
Questions
Classification and trade for Japan: questions.
Anything not answered here is covered in the 30-minute product review.
Which HS code do leather jackets from India ship to Japan under?
Leather jackets and other leather apparel are classified under HS 4203.10. Hide Fashion declares India ITC(HS) 42031010 (jackets and jerseys) on the export documents. The importer confirms Japan’s national tariff line for that subheading before the landed-cost quotation, and classification and origin documentation decide whether the India-Japan CEPA route applies.
Which HS code covers leather bags shipped to Japan?
Leather handbags fall under HS 4202.21. Briefcases, executive cases and travel cases fall under HS 4202.11, and other leather bags and cases under HS 4202.91. The outer surface material and the construction can move a bag between lines, so the line is confirmed against the approved sample, not the sketch.
How much leather apparel and how many leather bags does Japan import from India?
Japan imported $110.7M of leather apparel (HS 4203.10) in 2025, of which India supplied 9.5%, ranking #4 among source countries; leather handbag imports (HS 4202.21) were $865.9M in 2025, with India at 0.1% and ranked #14. Source: UN Comtrade, importer-reported imports by HS subheading.
What tariff line and duty rate does Japan apply to leather jackets from India?
Japan classifies leather jackets under 4203.10-200 (other than fur or precious-metal trimmed) in the Japan Customs statistical code, 9 digits. The published schedule rate is Free (WTO rate; general rate 12.5%). The WTO rate applies to goods of India and is already Free, so CEPA origin evidence is not needed on this line. Import tax: 10% consumption tax. The applied rate is confirmed against the importer’s line and origin documents before Hide Fashion issues a landed-cost quotation.
What is the import duty on leather handbags from India into Japan?
For leather handbags under HS 4202.21, the recorded Japan national line is 4202.21-210 (of leather, other). The schedule rate is Free (WTO rate; general rate 10%). The WTO rate applies to goods of India and is already Free, so CEPA origin evidence is not needed on this line. Import tax: 10% consumption tax. This handbag line does not automatically cover briefcases, duffles or wallets; confirm the product and current treatment with the importer.
Is Indian HSN 42031010 the import code for leather jackets in Japan?
HSN 42031010 is the Indian export classification used by Hide Fashion for jackets and jerseys. The shared six-digit HS subheading is 4203.10 (420310). Japan applies its own national subdivisions, so the Indian eight-digit code must not simply be copied into the destination’s import declaration.