Razor Leather Strop from Japan
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.
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 sharpening demonstration or use specs in invoices to confirm strop function
• Avoid bundling with razors to prevent reclassification as sets