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Leather Belt Strap from Japan

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 — 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

• 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