Customs tariff code 4203.30.00.10.0: Hand-made
Reference data as at 10 October 2026
Customs tariff code 4203.30.00.10.0 covers Hand-made. The third-country duty rate is 5 %, plus import VAT.
4203.30.00.10.0 is a national commodity 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 declarable: you can use it in this form on a customs declaration.
- Customs code
- 4203.30.00.10.0
- Third-country duty
- 5 %
- Declarable
- Yes
- Binding rulings
- 1
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
- 4203.30Belts and bandoliers
- 4203.30.00Belts and bandoliers
- 4203.30.00.10Hand-made
- 4203.30.00.10.0Hand-made
From HS code to customs tariff code 4203.30.00.10.0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 5 % | MFN |
| 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
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
Gürtel aus Leder, Foto siehe Anlage, - aus Leder (laut Antrag aus Rindsleder), - mit einer Gürtelschnalle aus unedlem Metall, - mit gestanzten Löchern, - mit einer Länge von ca. 100 cm und einer Breite von ca. 3 cm, - handgearbeitet (laut Antrag). "Bekleidungszubehör (Gürtel), aus Leder, handgearbeitet"
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
Zu Unterposition 4203 3000: Hierher gehören auch Ledergürtel, die mehrere mit einem Verschluss versehene Taschen aufweisen.
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4203.30.00.10.0 cover?
Code 4203.30.00.10.0 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 4203.30.00.10.0?
The third-country duty rate for 4203.30.00.10.0 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 4203.30.00.10.0?
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 4203.30.00.10.0 have?
4203.30.00.10.0 has eleven digits and is the full German commodity code used on an import declaration. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4203.30.00.10.0 sit in the tariff?
4203.30.00.10.0 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 > 4203300010 Hand-made. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4203.30.00.10.0?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 4203.30.00.10.0, for example DEBTI45017/21-1. 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 4203.30.00.10.0 change?
4203.30.00.10.0 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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