Cowhide Work Safety Gloves

Heavy-duty gloves made entirely from cowhide leather, designed for industrial work and protection against abrasions. They fall under HTS 4203.29.08.00 as gloves wholly of cowhide leather (not calfskin), classified as other apparel accessories in Chapter 42. Excludes any textile linings or non-leather components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+35.0%49%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

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

4203.29.20.00Lower: 47.6% vs 49%

If containing 15% or more non-leather components by weight

Gloves with textile or other materials exceeding minor parts move out of 'wholly of leather' subcategory.

6116.10.95.00Lower: 24.5% vs 49%

If knitted or crocheted from yarn, even with leather palms

Primarily knitted construction falls under Chapter 61 for knitted gloves, not leather apparel.

4203.29.30Same rate: 49%

If made from calfskin instead of cowhide

Calfskin has specific exclusion; cowhide over calfskin classified separately in hierarchy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify 100% cowhide leather composition via lab testing to confirm 'wholly of leather' status and avoid reclassification

Include supplier certificates of origin and leather tanning process docs for customs clearance