Genuine Leather Cross-Country Ski Gloves from China

These gloves are crafted from full-grain cowhide leather, specially designed for cross-country skiing with reinforced palms for pole grip and breathable inserts for temperature regulation. They fall under HTS 4203.21.5500 as leather gloves specifically intended for cross-country ski sports, distinguishing them from general apparel or other sports gear.

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

Verify leather content exceeds 50% by weight and provide tannery certificates to confirm classification as 'leather' per Chapter 42 notes

Include detailed specs showing cross-country ski design features like lightweight construction and pole-grip palms to avoid reclassification

Label products clearly as 'cross-country ski gloves' and retain sport-specific testing reports to prevent shifts to general gloves under 4203.29