Leather Belt Strap from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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