Vegetable Tanned Belting Sheets from Canada
Uniform-thickness vegetable-tanned leather sheets skived and cut to belting dimensions for machinery conversion. Under HTS 4205.00.05.00 as wholly/partly manufactured belting leather for technical uses. Eco-friendly tanning appeals to sustainable manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Certify vegetable tanning agents used; synthetic tans may affect Chapter 42 leather definition
• Measure thickness consistency (typically 2-6mm) and document for belting standards compliance
• Avoid bulk packaging that obscures cut forms; individual sheets must show belting preparation