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Cowhide Cross-Country Skate Ski Gloves from Japan

Durable cowhide gloves optimized for skate-style cross-country skiing, with ergonomic palm patterning for high-speed diagonal strides. HTS 4203.21.5500 covers these as leather gloves specially designed for cross-country ski techniques.

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

• Provide motion analysis proving skate-ski grip design differs from classical technique gloves

• Ensure leather tanning process documentation excludes furskin lining per Chapter 42 exclusion note 2(b)

• Segment inventory by ski technique in customs declarations to maintain specific subheading accuracy