Reptile Leather Guitar Strap from Japan
Adjustable strap for guitars made from lizard skin leather with metal hardware. Classified in HTS 4205.00.60.00 as other reptile leather article, excluded from musical instrument parts by Chapter 42 note 2(i). Offers premium grip and style for musicians.
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
• Separate metal fittings in documentation to avoid Section XV classification
• Confirm no drum skin function to stay out of heading 9209 per chapter notes
• Test for composition leather content, which shifts to 4205.00.40.00