Articles of apparel and clothing accessories — HTS 4203
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather
Chapter 42 › Heading 4203
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4203 is a broad product category for apparel and clothing accessories made of leather or composition leather. It can group items such as garments, gloves, belts, and other wearable accessories, but the exact products covered depend on the subheadings beneath 4203.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the item’s actual function and construction, then follow the subheading structure. The code may distinguish the product by type, such as a garment or glove, and by material or other stated characteristics. Read all indentation, descriptions, notes, and statistical suffixes in the current HTSUS, and do not assume that every item containing leather belongs in heading 4203.
What to check
- Describe the item precisely, including its function, design, lining, components, and whether leather or composition leather is the main material.
- Confirm that the item is apparel or a clothing accessory, rather than a case, bag, footwear item, sporting good, or another potentially different heading.
- Follow the heading’s subheadings in order and compare the product with every applicable material, type, and construction distinction.
- Check the HTSUS section and chapter notes, especially rules that define or limit leather, composition leather, apparel, accessories, or specific product types.
- Verify the complete 8-digit code and any required statistical suffix against current official HTSUS data; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling when the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 4203 summary
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4203.10 | Articles of apparel |
| 4203.40 | Other clothing accessories |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4203.30.00.00 👉 | Belts and bandoliers with or without buckles | 2.7% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4203?
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.