Heading 4205

Other articles of leather or of composition leather

6 declarable lines

Heading 4205 covers other articles of leather or of composition leather that are not classified in other headings. It covers technical leather goods, shoelaces, straps and strops, reptile leather articles, and residual other leather articles. The lines split first by technical use, then by article type, with reptile leather getting its own line.

Products in this heading

Leather belting cut or partly manufactured into shapes for conversion into belting
Leather parts for machinery or mechanical appliances
Leather shoelaces
Leather straps
Razor strops
Small leather articles not covered by other headings
Articles of reptile leather not covered by other headings

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the article is for machinery, mechanical appliances, or other technical use.
If technical, choose between belting leather cut or shaped for belting and other technical leather articles.
For nontechnical articles, check for shoelaces or for straps and strops.
For remaining articles, choose reptile leather when the article is of reptile leather, otherwise use the residual other line.
Confirm that no more specific heading in chapter 42 covers the article, such as 4201, 4202, or 4203.

Often confused with

Leather handbag
Bags and cases are containers of heading 4202.
Heading 4202
Leather gloves
Apparel and clothing accessories are in heading 4203.
Heading 4203
Dog collar or leash
Saddlery and harness articles are in heading 4201.
Heading 4201
Leather belt
Belts are clothing accessories of heading 4203.
Heading 4203

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for leather shoelaces?

Leather shoelaces are classified under 4205.00.20.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on leather straps and strops?

Leather straps and strops are classified under 4205.00.40.00, and the general (MFN) rate is 1.8%.

How do I classify leather belting cut to shape for machinery?

Leather belting cut or partly manufactured into forms for conversion into belting is classified under 4205.00.05.00, and the general (MFN) rate is 2.9%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.