HS code for leather belt
The U.S. HS code for a leather belt is usually 4203.30.00.00 (genuine leather), with a 2.7% general duty and an estimated total of 15.2% from China and 15.2% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 40.2% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine leather | 4203.30.00.00 | 2.7% | 15.2% |
- 4203.30.00.00: Belts and bandoliers with or without buckles
What decides the code
A leather belt is a clothing accessory of leather, classified under heading 4203, specifically 4203.30.00.00 for belts and bandoliers with or without buckles.
- Material must be leather or composition leather. A belt of textile, plastic or base metal falls outside heading 4203.
- The item must be a belt or bandolier. Other leather clothing accessories stay in heading 4203 but not in the belt subheading.
- A buckle does not change the code. Belts with or without buckles both fall under 4203.30.00.00.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a leather belt in 4203.40 or other accessory subheadings is wrong because 4203.30.00.00 covers belts and bandoliers specifically.
- Putting a leather belt in Chapter 61 or 62 as a textile clothing accessory is wrong because the belt is made of leather, not textile fabric.
- Classifying a leather belt under 4205 as other leather articles is wrong because belts are named in heading 4203.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 15.2% = 2.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 40.2%.
- Vietnam
- 15.2% = 2.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4203.30.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Genuine leather
- CN 4203 30 00, 5%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a leather belt?
The U.S. HTS code for a leather belt is usually 4203.30.00.00 (genuine leather). The first six digits, 4203.30, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a leather belt from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4203.30.00.00 is 2.7%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 15.2% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 15.2%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.