HS code for leather belts in the European Union
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 4203.30
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 2
- General duty (MFN)
- 5%
Summary
Leather belts imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 4203.30 when it is a belt of leather or composition leather. It sits in heading 42.03, “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather”. The tariff of the European Union has 2 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 4203.30 is 5%.
How to choose the right code
Use 4203.30 when it is a belt of leather or composition leather.
Codes for leather belts
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to leather belts.
- 4203.30
Most likely
Legal text: “Belts and bandoliers”
Heading 42.03: “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather”
Applies when it is a belt of leather or composition leather.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 2 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 4203.30 is 5%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 4203.30
- 4203 30 00 10“Hand-made”5%
- 4203 30 00 90“Other”5%
Similar products
Products in the same category as leather belts, or classified under the same headings.
- BackpacksHS 4202.92
- HandbagsHS 4202.21, 4202.22
- SuitcasesHS 4202.12
- SunglassesHS 9004.10
- WalletsHS 4202.31, 4202.32
Other countries
National tariff lines for leather belts are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Leather belts in United States1 national lines, duty rates live
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the European Union with its reasons.
Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as leather belts can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for leather belts?
Leather belts imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 4203.30 when it is a belt of leather or composition leather. It sits in heading 42.03, “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather”.
What is the duty on leather belts imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 4203.30 is 5%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for leather belts by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.