Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like) of any material
In plain English
This category includes equipment for animals, such as traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, and dog coats, regardless of the material used. The classification covers all types of saddlery and harness designed for any animal. There is a single subcategory that encompasses all these items without further division.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Saddlery and harness; for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any materials
Chapter 42 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Bags with textile outer surface belong in 4202.92, not 4202.21 (leather). The outer surface material determines classification, not internal construction.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 42
- 4202 — Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar …
- 4203 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composi…
- 4205 — Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42
- 4206 — Articles of gut (other than silk-worm gut), of goldbeater's skin, of b…