HS code for dog leads and collars in the United States
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 4201.00
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 2
- General duty (MFN)
- 2.4%, 2.8%
Summary
Dog leads and collars imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 4201.00 when it is saddlery or harness for an animal, such as a lead, harness, muzzle or dog coat, of any material. It sits in heading 42.01, “Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material”. The tariff of the United States has 2 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 4201.00 is 2.4% or 2.8%, depending on the line.
How to choose the right code
Use 4201.00 when it is saddlery or harness for an animal, such as a lead, harness, muzzle or dog coat, of any material.
Codes for dog leads and collars
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 dog leads and collars.
- 4201.00
Most likely
Legal text: “Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material”
Heading 42.01: “Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material”
Applies when it is saddlery or harness for an animal, such as a lead, harness, muzzle or dog coat, of any material.
National lines in the United States
The tariff of the United States splits this code into 2 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 4201.00 is 2.4% or 2.8%, depending on the line. 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 4201.00
- 4201.00.30.00“Dog leashes, collars, muzzles, harnesses and similar dog equipment”2.4%
- 4201.00.60.00“Other”2.8%
Check your exact product
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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 dog leads and collars 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 dog leads and collars?
Dog leads and collars imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 4201.00 when it is saddlery or harness for an animal, such as a lead, harness, muzzle or dog coat, of any material. It sits in heading 42.01, “Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material”.
What is the duty on dog leads and collars imported into the United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 4201.00 is 2.4% or 2.8%, depending on the line. 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 the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for dog leads and collars by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.
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