Customs tariff code 4203: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather
Reference data as at 10 October 2026
Customs tariff code 4203 covers Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
4203 is a heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 42. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 4203
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 42ARTICLES OF LEATHER; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILKWORM GUT)
- 4203Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Serbia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
Zu Unterposition 4203 1000: Hierher gehört Kleidung, einschließlich Arbeitskleidung, aus Leder oder rekonstituiertem Leder, wie z. B. Mäntel, Jacken, Westen, Hosen und Schürzen. Hierher gehören auch Leder und Zusammensetzungen aus Leder, die unvollständige oder unfertige Waren sind, aber dennoch bereits als Kleidung erkennbar sind. Zu Unterposition 4203 2100: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Unterposition 4203 21 des HS. Hierher gehören auch Fechthandschuhe, Krickethandschuhe, Baseballhandschuhe und die auf dem Handrücken ausgeschnittenen Handschuhe für Radrennfahrer. Zu Unterposition 4203 2910: Die hierher gehörenden Schutzhandschuhe (auch Fausthandschuhe) sollen im Allgemeinen die Hände während der Arbeit schützen. …
Zu Unterposition 4203 21: Der Begriff „Spezialsporthandschuhe“ umfasst Fingerhandschuhe, Handschuhe ohne Fingerspitzen und Fausthandschuhe, die einzeln oder paarweise verkauft werden und die funktionelle Merkmale aufweisen, die sie besonders für Sportzwecke geeignet machen (z. B. Eishockey-Handschuhe, die die Hände schützen und das Halten des Schlägers unterstützen, und Boxhandschuhe).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4203 cover?
Code 4203 covers Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4203?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 4203. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 4203 have?
4203 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4203 sit in the tariff?
4203 sits in this hierarchy: 42 ARTICLES OF LEATHER; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILKWORM GUT). The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4203?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4203. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 4203 change?
4203 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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