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HSChapter 42
U.S. imports of leather belts & bandoliers (HS 420330) totaled $30.4M in April 2026, traded with 75 countries.
Importers of Leather Belts & Bandoliers paid $3.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $27.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLeather and composition leather belts — including bandoliers, with or without buckles — are consolidated into a single 10-digit line, 4203300000, making classification straightforward relative to other subheadings in Chapter 42. The simplicity of the tariff structure belies the commercial breadth of the category, which spans fashion belts, military-style bandoliers, and utility belts used across apparel and accessories markets. Importers should confirm that the article functions as a wearable belt or bandolier rather than a strap or harness, as those articles may fall under heading 4205 instead.
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Belts and bandoliers under 4203.30 are wearable clothing accessories designed to encircle the waist or body. Leather straps and strops under heading 4205 are industrial or functional articles not designed as apparel accessories. The key factors are the article's design, dimensions, and intended use — a wide, buckled waist belt is clearly 4203.30, while a narrow machine drive strap belongs in 4205.
No. The heading text explicitly covers belts and bandoliers 'with or without buckles,' so the presence or absence of a buckle does not change the classification. Both buckled and unbuckled leather belts are classified under 4203300000.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4203300000 | BELTS & BANDOLIERS WITH OR WITHOUT BUCKLES | $30.4M | 13.12% | $3.6M |
BELTS & BANDOLIERS WITH OR WITHOUT BUCKLES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4203300000 | BELTS & BANDOLIERS WITH OR WITHOUT BUCKLES | $2.1M |
BELTS & BANDOLIERS WITH OR WITHOUT BUCKLES
272.3K no
CONTAINER BAGS, CASES ETC NESOI, PLAST/TEXT MATER
HS 420292
HANDBAGS SURFACE OF LEATHER OR COMPOSITION LEATHER
HS 420221
HANDBAGS, SURFACE OF PLASTIC SHEET/TEXT MATERIALS
HS 420222
TRUNKS, SUITCASES,ETC,SURFACE PLASTIC/TEXT MATERLS
HS 420212
CONTAINERS, BAGS, CASES ETC OF LEATHER/COMP NESOI
HS 420291
ARTICLES FOR POCKET/HANDBAG, PLASTIC/TEXT MATERIAL
HS 420232
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $6.4M | $147K | -$6.3M |
| Texas | $4.2M | $383K | -$3.8M |
| California | $4.1M | $304K | -$3.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $7.5M | $21K | -$7.5M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $5.0M | -- | -$5.0M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $2.9M | $110K | -$2.8M |