Belt|HTS Code

Belt harmonized system code

Product Overview Belt, classified under HTS 4203.30, is defined as a strip or band of leather or composition leather manufactured principally as an article of apparel or clothing accessory for supporting garments or as a wearable accessory, with or without metal or plastic buckles and fittings. Key characteristics include typical widths of 20–50 mm (dress 20–35 mm; casual 35–50 mm), thickness 2–5 mm, length range 700–1,400 mm and unit mass commonly 50–250 g depending on fittings; materials comprise full‑grain, corrected‑grain or split leather, PU/PVC composition leathers, and laminated/textile‑backed constructions. Processing levels include tanning, dyeing, edge finishing, stitching, reinforcement/lining and attachment of buckles by rivet, solder or screw. Product classifications within 4203.30 are commonly subdivided by primary material and construction: belts of leather; belts of composition leather (PU/PVC); belts with metal buckles/fastenings; and belts with textile components or reinforced linings. Commercial applications cover retail and wholesale apparel, uniform supply, component use in leather goods manufacturing, and institutional procurement for hospitality and service uniforms. HTS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HTS 6‑digit: 420330 (commonly presented as 4203.30) — hierarchical breakdown: Chapter 42 (Articles of leather), Heading 4203 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather), Subheading 4203.30 (Belts). Classification rationale: items whose principal material and function are leather or composition leather clothing accessories are classifiable in 4203.30; attached metal or plastic buckles are treated as accessories and do not change classification unless a non‑leather component predominates by weight or function. Trade considerations: provide explicit material composition, unit measurements (length, width, thickness, net weight), country of origin and HTS on commercial invoice and entry. Common packaging: individual polybags with silica desiccant, 10–50 units per corrugated carton (gross weight typically ≤30 kg), palletized to ISPM 15 requirements. Preservation and shipping: humidity control (recommended RH <65%), VCI protection or oil film for buckle corrosion prevention, mold inhibitors for leather. Quality standards/tests frequently referenced: tensile strength (ISO 3376), color fastness (ISO 105 series), flexing/endurance and buckle corrosion resistance (ASTM B117) to support conformity and customs valuation.

Belt 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).