Men's Leather Racing Jacket from Japan
A full-length leather jacket designed for motorcycle racing with reinforced elbows and zippered vents. Made primarily from cowhide leather, it qualifies under HTS 4203.10.40.85 as men's apparel of leather. The protective features do not alter its classification as clothing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify leather content exceeds 50% for composition leather rules; obtain tanning certificates to prove origin
• Avoid misclassification as protective gear by emphasizing fashion use
• Label country of origin prominently on garment