Cowhide Mechanic's Gloves from Japan
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 — 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
• 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)