Razor Leather Strop

A thick, oiled cowhide strop used for sharpening straight razors by hand-honing the blade edge. Falls under HTS 4205.00.40.00 as a leather strop, distinct from assembled tool handles or complete razors. Made of composition leather for durability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.8%+35.0%36.8%
🇲🇽Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇨🇦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇩🇪Germany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇯🇵Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8214.90Lower: 13.2% vs 36.8%

If sold as part of a razor set

Complete shaving kits with strops may fall under Chapter 82 tools.

4202.92.31Higher: 52.6% vs 36.8%

If mounted on wooden handle

Handled strops resembling tool cases go to heading 4202.

4602.11Lower: 16.6% vs 36.8%

If made of plaiting materials

Plaited straps excluded by note 2(B) to Chapter 46.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include sharpening demonstration or use specs in invoices to confirm strop function

Avoid bundling with razors to prevent reclassification as sets

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