Leather Apron Ties

Durable leather straps and ties used to secure protective aprons. As components of leather aprons (clothing accessories per notes), they classify in HTS 4203.40.60.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4201.00.30.00Higher: 37.4% vs 35%

If for industrial harness or saddlery

End use for non-apparel (e.g., workshop harness) shifts to saddlery headings.

4203.29.30Higher: 49% vs 35%

If part of full protective gloves

Glove-integrated ties have specific subheadings in 4203.29.

5903.90.20.00Same rate: 35%

If textile base with leather reinforcement

Textile-fabricated apparel parts classify in Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'for apparel aprons' in entry docs to prevent classification as harness fittings

Compliance requires CITES certification if using exotic leathers like alligator