Cowhide Boots Shoelaces from Japan
Thick, flat leather shoelaces crafted from cowhide, ideal for work boots and hiking footwear with reinforced aglets. Classified under HTS 4205.00.20.00 due to their leather construction as other leather articles specifically for lacing shoes. They resist fraying and maintain tension in rugged conditions.
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
• Include lab tests confirming leather content over 50% to avoid reclassification; bundle in pairs for retail packaging to match declaration; ensure aglets are not metal-clad to stay out of Chapter 71