Cowhide Work Safety Gloves from Japan
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.
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 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