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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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