Oak-Tanned Belting Leather Laces from Japan
Narrow oak-tanned leather laces cut to uniform thickness for lacing conveyor or machinery belting ends. Falls under HTS 4205.00.05.00 as manufactured forms for belting conversion in technical applications. Superior tensile strength suits heavy-duty industrial use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify oak tanning process in invoice; test reports for tensile strength >4000 psi required for technical claims
• Prevent undervaluation penalties by declaring lace length/weight accurately for duty calculation
• Mark packages 'For Machinery Belting Only' to avoid retail leather goods scrutiny