Harness|HS Code

Harness harmonized system code

Product Overview Harnesses, classified under HS Code 4201, refer to products made from leather or composition leather specifically designed and used for animals. These harnesses are usually constructed to be strong, durable, and adjustable to suit various animal sizes and types. They feature premium quality leather, metal fittings for resilience, and are processed to ensure maximum strength and durability. Within the broad HS Code 4201, harnesses fall into multiple subcategories, including those designed for horses, dogs, and other domestic animals. Commercially, these harnesses find major applications in sectors such as animal farming, pet supplies retail, equestrian sports, and animal training facilities. The key value proposition of these harnesses lies in their quality construction, durability, and adaptability to various animal sizes, providing a competitive edge in the market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The precise HS Code for harnesses is 4201.00, where the first two digits (42) denote the chapter - 'Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)', the next two digits (01) signify the heading - 'Saddlery and harness for any animal', and the last two digits (00) designate the subheading. This product falls under this specific code due to its construction from leather and its intended use for animals. When it comes to trade considerations, these harnesses are typically packed in strong carton boxes to prevent any damage during transportation. The preservation method involves ensuring the leather is treated to prevent degradation. Shipping requirements include careful handling to maintain the product's quality and integrity. These harnesses are expected to meet high-quality standards, including durability, strength, and resistance to wear and tear. The description adheres to WTO and customs documentation standards, ensuring consistency with international trade classification systems.

Harness Chapter Note

1.- For the purposes of this Chapter, the term “leather” includes chamois (including combination chamois) leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather. 2.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Sterile surgical catgut or similar sterile suture materials (heading 30.06); (b) Articles of apparel or clothing accessories (except gloves, mittens and mitts), lined with furskin or artificial fur or to which furskin or artificial fur is attached on the outside except as mere trimming (heading 43.03 or 43.04); (c) Made up articles of netting (heading 56.08); (d) Articles of Chapter 64; (e) Headgear or parts thereof of Chapter 65; (f) Whips, riding-crops or other articles of heading 66.02; (g) Cuff-links, bracelets or other imitation jewellery (heading 71.17); (h) Fittings or trimmings for harness, such as stirrups, bits, horse brasses and buckles, separately presented (generally Section XV); (ij) Strings, skins for drums or the like, or other parts of musical instruments (heading 92.09); (k) Articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings); (l) Articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites); or (m) Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, button moulds or other parts of these articles, button blanks, of heading 96.06. 3.- (A) In addition to the provisions of Note 2 above, heading 42.02 does not cover : (a) Bags made of sheeting of plastics, whether or not printed, with handles, not designed for prolonged use (heading 39.23); (b) Articles of plaiting materials (heading 46.02). (B) Articles of headings 42.02 and 42.03 which have parts of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) remain classified in those headings even if such parts constitute more than minor fittings or minor ornamentation, provided that these parts do not give the articles their essential character. If, on the other hand, the parts give the articles their essential character, the articles are to be classified in Chapter 71. 4.- For the purposes of heading 42.03, the expression “articles of apparel and clothing accessories” applies, inter alia, to gloves, mittens and mitts (including those for sport or for protection), aprons and other protective clothing, braces, belts, bandoliers and wrist straps, but excluding watch straps (heading 91.13).