Metalized Leather Belt from Japan
Leather belt with metallic foil lamination for fashion shimmer effect. Specifically included in HTS 4203.30.00.00 Chapter definition of leather. Metallic layer considered surface treatment.
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
• Metal adhesion testing prevents delamination claims; REACH SVHC declaration
• Distinguish from true metallics in Chapter 71
• Sample approval speeds first shipments