Skived Leather Belting Stock from Japan
Precision-skived leather stock with tapered edges for seamless belting joints in mechanical drives. Classified HTS 4205.00.05.00 for manufactured belting forms suitable for technical conversion. Minimizes vibration in high-RPM applications.
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
• Document skiving specifications (taper angle, thickness gradient) proving belting preparation
• Calibrate scales for density declaration; leather moisture content affects weight-based duties
• Use 'technical use only' markings to distinguish from Chapter 42 apparel leathers