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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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