Cowhide Mechanic's Gloves from China
Split cowhide gloves with padded palms for auto repair and heavy machinery handling. Classified in HTS 4203.29.18.00 for other cowhide (non-calf) leather gloves as clothing accessories. Protective without sports designation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide supplier affidavits on hide type to counter common cow/calf confusion
• Avoid precious metal fittings that could invoke Chapter 71
• Classify individually, not as harness trimmings (Section XV)