Leather Belt Strap
A genuine cowhide leather strap designed for belts, featuring punched holes for buckles and a polished finish. Classified under HTS 4205.00.40.00 as a strap made of leather, not assembled into a complete belt or other finished article. Excludes items with precious metal parts that alter essential character.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fitted with buckles or clasps
Assembled belts with metal fittings shift to heading 4203 as articles of apparel.
If made of plastic sheeting
Plastic straps not of leather fall under Chapter 39 per note 2(A)(a).
If primarily metal with minor leather
Metal-dominant straps classified in Chapter 83 as fittings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify leather content exceeds 50% for Chapter 42 eligibility; provide tannery certificates to avoid misclassification as textile
• Ensure no prohibited fur linings per chapter notes
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