Genuine Leather Belt from China
A men's casual belt made from full-grain cowhide leather with a brass buckle. Classified under HTS 4203.40.60.00 as it is an other clothing accessory of leather, specifically a belt not covered under separate watch strap provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify leather origin and composition via lab testing to confirm it's not synthetic, avoiding reclassification to plastics headings
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'leather belt for apparel use' to distinguish from industrial straps
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; belts with precious metal buckles may shift to Chapter 71 if they dominate essential character