Women's Leather Jacket from Japan
A full-length women's jacket made entirely from cowhide leather, featuring a zipper front and lined interior. It qualifies under HTS 4203.10.40.95 as an article of apparel for women constructed primarily of leather, providing protection and style. Composition leather reinforcements ensure durability without changing classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify leather content exceeds 50% by weight with lab testing certificates to avoid reclassification as textile apparel
• Include dyeing and tanning process documentation to prove compliance with Chapter 42 leather definitions
• Label products clearly as 'genuine leather' to meet FTC guidelines and prevent customs holds