Cowhide Leather Briefcase from Japan
A classic cowhide leather briefcase featuring a flap closure, multiple interior pockets, and padded laptop sleeve for professional use. Classified under HTS 4202.19.00.00 as a briefcase, which is explicitly listed in the heading for leather travel containers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide tannery certificates to substantiate leather content exceeding 50% for 'of leather' classification
• Label with care instructions suitable for leather to distinguish from synthetic alternatives during customs inspection