Chapter 42 · Articles of leather; travel goods and handbags · Section 8
HS Code 4205.00
Other articles of leather or of composition leather
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 4205.00
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4205.00.05 | Belting leather cut or wholly or partly manufactured into forms or shapes suitable for conversion into belting | 2.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 12.5% | kg |
| 4205.00.10 | Other | Free | - | 35% | kg |
| 4205.00.20 | Shoelaces | Free | - | 15% | kg |
| 4205.00.40 | Straps and strops | 1.8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 4205.00.60 |
Other > Of reptile leather |
4.9% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
| 4205.00.80 |
Other > Other |
Free | - | 35% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 4205.00
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 4205 00 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 4205 00 11 | Conveyor or transmission belts or belting | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 4205 00 19 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 4205 00 00 | 4205 00 Other articles of leather or of composition leather | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 4205.00
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 4205 00 00 00 | Other articles of leather or of composition leather | UK duty & VAT → |
| 4205 00 11 00 | Conveyor or transmission belts or belting | UK duty & VAT → |
| 4205 00 19 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 4205 00 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 4205.00.
What is HS code 4205.00?
HS code 4205.00 covers: Other articles of leather or of composition leather. It belongs to chapter 42 (Articles of leather; travel goods and handbags) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 4205.00?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 4.9%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 4205.00?
The UK extends 4205.00 to 4 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 4205000000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.