Composition Leather Cross-Country Ski Mitts from China
Heavy-duty mitts made from bonded composition leather, optimized for cross-country skiing with articulated fingers for natural pole planting motion and windproof gauntlets. HTS 4203.21.5500 applies as they qualify as leather articles specifically for cross-country ski sports per the heading description.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Test leather composition to ensure it meets Chapter 42 definition; provide lab analysis if bonded leather content questioned
• Include user manuals specifying cross-country use to differentiate from general cold-weather protective mitts
• Watch for inadvertent precious metal fittings that could trigger Chapter 71 reclassification per Chapter 42 note 3(B)