Leather jacket

Leather jacket harmonized system code

Product Overview Leather jackets classified under HS Code 420310 are outerwear garments constructed primarily from processed leather materials, designed to provide durable, protective, and stylish apparel. These jackets feature a variety of leather types, including full-grain, top-grain, and corrected grain, subjected to tanning and finishing processes that enhance flexibility, water resistance, and abrasion resistance. Physical specifications typically include thickness measurements ranging from 0.8 to 1.2 mm, with reinforced stitching and metal or plastic fasteners ensuring structural integrity. The HS Code 420310 encompasses subcategories such as men’s, women’s, and unisex leather jackets, each differentiated by design elements, lining materials, and functional attributes like insulation or ventilation. Commercially, these jackets serve end-use sectors including retail fashion outlets, protective workwear for light industrial processing, and specialized apparel suppliers within international markets. Their market positioning is founded on the balance of aesthetic appeal, material durability, and compliance with international leather goods standards, providing importers and distributors with a product that meets both consumer demand and regulatory requirements. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The full HS Code for leather jackets is 420310, situated within Chapter 42 (Articles of Leather; Saddlery and Harness; Travel Goods), Heading 4203 (Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories, of Leather or of Composition Leather), and Subheading 420310 (Leather jackets and other articles of apparel, of leather). This classification is justified by the product's material composition—predominantly leather—and its intended use as wearable outer apparel. Trade considerations for HS Code 420310 products include packaging in moisture-resistant, ventilated cartons or polybags to prevent mold and preserve leather quality during transit. Standard preservation involves the application of protective coatings or conditioners prior to shipping, often accompanied by silica gel packets to control humidity. Shipping requirements emphasize temperature-controlled containers for lengthy shipments to avoid leather degradation. Compliance with international quality standards such as ISO 17065 for leather goods and adherence to WTO rules of origin and customs valuation protocols is mandatory, ensuring smooth customs clearance and conformity with import/export documentation. Detailed product specifications including weight (typically 1.2-2.5 kg per unit), dimensions, and material certifications are essential for accurate tariff classification and duty assessment.

Leather jacket 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).