Snowmobile Mittens with Gauntlet Cuffs from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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