Genuine Leather Dress Belt from China
A slim, polished genuine leather belt designed for formal attire, featuring a silver-tone buckle. It is classified under HTS 4203.30.00.00 as a belt made of leather, intended as a clothing accessory to hold up trousers. The essential character is provided by the leather strap with or without its buckle.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
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
• Verify leather content exceeds 50% for composition leather eligibility; provide tannery certificates
• Ensure buckle is not precious metal dominant to avoid Chapter 71 reclassification
• Label country of origin clearly as leather goods face strict marking rules