4203.10 - Articles of apparel:

This HTS category, 4203.10, specifically enumerates articles of apparel that are constructed from leather or composition leather. This classification encompasses garments worn on the body for protection, adornment, or other functional purposes, provided they are primarily made of leather or a material resembling leather. Examples include jackets, trousers, skirts, and other wearable items where the leather or composition leather is the predominant component.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike the categories for gloves, mittens, and mitts (4203.21), belts and bandoliers (4203.30), or other general clothing accessories (4203.40), 4203.10 focuses exclusively on full articles of apparel. Therefore, items that are accessory in nature, even if made of leather, would fall under the appropriate sibling category based on their specific function.

The subcategories within 4203.10 further refine the classification based on the type of leather used. Specifically, 4203.10.20.00 covers apparel made from reptile leather, which is a distinct classification due to the unique characteristics and sourcing of such materials. The remaining items under this primary category are captured by 4203.10.40, which serves as a catch-all for apparel made from other types of leather or composition leather not specifically identified elsewhere.