Apparel; articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather

HS v2022 Code: 420310

About apparel; articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather

HS code 420310 covers a wide range of leather and composition leather apparel products, including jackets, coats, and other articles of clothing. This industry plays a crucial role in the global fashion and textile supply chain, providing high-quality, durable, and stylish garments that are in demand across various consumer markets. The production and trade of these leather-based apparel items contribute significantly to the overall economy, with a diverse range of applications and end-users.

Production process

The production of leather and composition leather apparel typically involves several key steps. First, the raw materials, such as hides, skins, or synthetic leather, are carefully selected and processed to create the desired leather or leather-like material. This may include tanning, dyeing, and finishing processes to achieve the required texture, color, and durability. The cut-and-sew process then transforms the leather into the desired garment shapes, which are subsequently assembled, stitched, and finished to create the final apparel products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 420310 items include high-quality leather or composition leather materials, as well as various sewing and manufacturing equipment, such as industrial sewing machines, cutting tools, and finishing equipment. Additionally, skilled labor, specialized design expertise, and access to reliable supply chains for raw materials and components are essential for the successful production of these leather-based apparel items.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 420310 are a wide range of leather and composition leather apparel products, including jackets, coats, pants, skirts, and other articles of clothing. These outputs may be consumed by various downstream industries, such as 420310 Apparel; articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather, 420329 Gloves, mittens and mitts, of leather or of composition leather, and 420500 Other articles of leather or of composition leather, as well as by individual consumers seeking high-quality, durable, and fashionable leather-based apparel.

Revisions to 420310

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 420310. The most recent 1 version of this code (420310) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 420310.

Family tree for apparel; articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/42'>42: Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4203'>4203: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/420310'>420310: Apparel; articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/420321'>420321: Clothing accessories; gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/420329'>420329: Clothing accessories; gloves, mittens and mitts, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203, of leather or composition leather, not specially designed for use in sports</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/420330'>420330: Clothing accessories; belts and bandoliers, of leather or of composition leather</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/420340'>420340: Clothing accessories; of leather or of composition leather, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203</a>"]

    

    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level2
class B level4
class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight