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Snowmobile Mittens with Gauntlet Cuffs

Heavy-duty leather mittens tailored for snowmobile riders, featuring extended gauntlet cuffs and abrasion-resistant overlays for high-speed trail protection. Falls under HTS 4203.21.60.00 as 'other' leather mittens specially designed for snowmobile sports use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4203.21Same rate: 43%

If equipped with electric heating elements

Electrically insulated heated gloves have separate subheading 4203.21.50, distinguished by functional heating wires.

6117.80.95Lower: 34.6% vs 43%

If knitted or crocheted construction

Chapter 61 covers knitted gloves regardless of leather palm if textile yarn predominates.

4203Same rate: 43%

If for sports other than skiing/snowmobiling

Other sports gloves (e.g., boxing) use 4203.11, based on specific end-use design.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document snowmobile-specific features like windproof cuffs in invoices to support sports designation; generic mittens risk 4203.29 reclassification

• Ensure composition leather (bonded leather) meets Chapter 42 definition with supplier certificates to avoid textile shifts

• Declare accurately as 'other' ski/snowmobile to prevent grouping with insulated electric-heated gloves under 4203.21.50