Girls' Leather Vest from Japan
A sleeveless vest for girls aged 6-14, crafted from soft lambskin leather with snap closures and minimal lining. Classified under HTS 4203.10.40.95 as girls' apparel of leather, emphasizing fashion over heavy protection. It fits Chapter 42 as a distinct clothing article.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide size charts and age-range labels to confirm 'girls'' classification versus women's sizing
• Test for composition leather percentage; over 60% synthetic voids leather heading eligibility
• Avoid retail packaging that mimics toys to prevent erroneous Chapter 95 referral