Unlined Cowhide Work Gloves from Japan
These heavy-duty unlined gloves are crafted from full-grain cowhide leather, designed for industrial and manual labor tasks like construction and mechanics. They fall under HTS 4203.29.40.00 as unlined gloves, mittens, or mitts of leather for general use, not specially designed for sports and without any lining material.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.6%
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 content exceeds 50% and confirm no lining to avoid reclassification under lined glove subheadings
• Provide certificates of leather origin and tanning process documentation for preferential duty treatment
• Label gloves clearly with material composition to comply with textile and leather import regulations