Genuine Leather Dress Belt from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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