Cowhide Work Safety Gloves from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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