Customs tariff code

Customs tariff code 4203.30.00.10: Hand-made

Reference data as at 10 October 2026

Customs tariff code 4203.30.00.10 covers Hand-made. The third-country duty rate is 5 %, plus import VAT.

4203.30.00.10 is a TARIC code 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
4203.30.00.10
Third-country duty
5 %
Declarable
No
Binding rulings
2

Where this code sits in the tariff

  1. 42ARTICLES OF LEATHER; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILKWORM GUT)
  2. 4203Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather
  3. 4203.30Belts and bandoliers
  4. 4203.30.00Belts and bandoliers
  5. 4203.30.00.10Hand-made

From HS code to customs tariff code 4203.30.00.10

HS code4203.306 digits, uniform worldwide
CN code4203.30.008 digits, EU Combined Nomenclature
TARIC code4203.30.00.1010 digits, carries the EU measures

Duty rates and preferences

OriginDuty rateBasis
Third-country duty5 %MFN
Faroe Islands0 %Tariff preference
Melilla0 %Tariff preference
Occupied palestinian Territory0 %Tariff preference
Türkiye0 %Customs Union Duty
San Marino0 %Customs Union Duty
Andorra0 %Customs Union Duty
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods0 %Tariff preference
Moldova, Republic of0 %Tariff preference
Ecuador0 %Tariff preference
United Kingdom0 %Tariff preference
OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories)0 %Tariff preference
Serbia0 %Tariff preference

Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.

Binding tariff information for this code

Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.

FRBTIFR-BTI-2024-03955Issued by FRValid until 2027-09-11

Accessoire du vêtement, de type ceinture confectionnée en cuir bovin et comportant une boucle rectangulaire avec un ardillon, en métal, permettant d’assurer la fermeture de la ceinture. Cette ceinture est présentée sous différents modèles selon sa longueur et sa largeur (largeur de 2,5 à 3.5 mm, hauteur de 2cm à 6 cm). Selon les déclarations de l'opérateur, l'article est entièrement réalisé à la main.

FRBTIFR-BTI-2021-08897Issued by FRValid until 2024-12-29

Accessoire du vêtement, de type ceinture faite à la main, en cuir naturel, comportant une boucle carrée avec un ardillon, en laiton, permettant d’assurer la fermeture de la ceinture.

Notes that govern this classification

Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.

Pos. 4203

Zu Unterposition 4203 3000: Hierher gehören auch Ledergürtel, die mehrere mit einem Verschluss versehene Taschen aufweisen.

Subdivisions of this code

Frequently asked questions

What does customs tariff code 4203.30.00.10 cover?

Code 4203.30.00.10 covers Hand-made. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

What is the duty rate for 4203.30.00.10?

The third-country duty rate for 4203.30.00.10 is 5 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.

What is the HS code for 4203.30.00.10?

The first six digits form the HS code: 420330. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

How many digits does 4203.30.00.10 have?

4203.30.00.10 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

Where does 4203.30.00.10 sit in the tariff?

4203.30.00.10 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) > 4203 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather > 420330 Belts and bandoliers > 42033000 Belts and bandoliers. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

Is there binding tariff information for 4203.30.00.10?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 4203.30.00.10, for example FRBTIFR-BTI-2024-03955. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

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 4203.30.00.10 change?

4203.30.00.10 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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