Cowhide Work Safety Gloves

Heavy-duty gloves made from full-grain cowhide leather, designed for industrial work like construction and mechanics. They fall under HTS 4203.29.18.00 as gloves of cowhide (not calfskin) leather, classified as apparel accessories excluding sports-specific designs. Reinforced palms provide durability for prolonged use.

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.

4203.29Same rate: 49%

If made from calfskin

Calfskin, a finer cowhide subtype, has a specific subheading within the same glove category.

6116.10Lower: 17% vs 49%

If knitted or crocheted with leather palms

Knitted gloves with leather elements shift to Chapter 61 for textile-based apparel.

3926.20.30Lower: 38% vs 49%

If outer surface is predominantly plastic/rubber

Gloves where plastic or rubber gives essential character classify under plastics chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify leather origin certification to confirm cowhide (not calfskin) for accurate HTS classification and avoid reclassification to 4203.29.10

Include lab tests proving composition leather content if blended, as pure leather qualifies differently from mixtures over 50% non-leather

Label gloves clearly as 'work gloves' to distinguish from sports mitts, preventing misclassification under Chapter 95

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