4203.21.55.00/Genuine Leather Cross-Country Ski Gloves/Japan

Genuine Leather Cross-Country Ski Gloves from Japan

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 — 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

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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