| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6114909040 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6114909070 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9401991010 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Leather Armour
Leather armour is a type of protective gear historically used to defend against attacks. It remains popular in historical re-enactment, cosplay, and certain niche modern applications.
Material
The primary component is, naturally, leather. The type of leather used varies significantly based on cost, availability, and desired protection level. Common types include:
- Vegetable-tanned leather: Durable and shapes well, often used for higher-quality, articulated pieces. Takes dye well for customization.
- Chrome-tanned leather: Softer and more pliable, generally less expensive. Often used for simpler designs or underlayers.
- Boiled Leather (Cuir Bouilli): Leather hardened by boiling in water or wax, offering increased rigidity and impact resistance. Historically significant.
- Suede/Split Leather: Used for linings and less critical areas due to lower cost and flexibility.
Purpose
The primary purpose of leather armour is to mitigate the impact of blows from weapons such as swords, axes, maces, and arrows. It provides protection against cutting, piercing, and blunt force trauma, though the degree of protection varies greatly with the thickness and construction of the armour.
Function
Leather armour functions by distributing the force of an impact over a larger area, reducing the concentration of energy on a single point of the body. Multiple layers of leather, and the addition of padding, further enhance this effect. Articulation allows for freedom of movement, though this often comes at the cost of reduced coverage.
Usage Scenarios
- Historical Re-enactment: Commonly used in recreating armour from various periods, including medieval, Renaissance, and early modern eras.
- Cosplay: Popular for portraying characters from fantasy, science fiction, and historical settings.
- LARP (Live Action Role-Playing): Often used in LARP events, with varying levels of protection and realism.
- Stage and Film: Used in theatrical productions and movie sets for costume and visual effect.
- Motorcycling/Outdoor Activities (limited): Some leather garments are designed for abrasion resistance in these contexts, though they are not typically considered full armour.
Common Types
- Brigandine: Small plates of metal riveted to a leather backing. Offers good protection and flexibility.
- Coat of Plates: Similar to brigandine, but with larger plates.
- Leather Jerkin/Vest: A simple, sleeveless garment offering basic torso protection.
- Cuirass: A more substantial piece of armour covering the chest and back, often reinforced with metal.
- Pauldrons/Shoulder Armour: Protects the shoulders, often articulated for movement.
- Vambraces/Bracers: Protects the forearms.
- Greaves/Leg Armour: Protects the shins and calves.
- Gauntlets/Hand Armour: Protects the hands and wrists.
- Full Leather Suits: Comprehensive armour covering most of the body, offering the highest level of protection (and cost).
The declared goods are men's leather armour. Based on the provided information, this can be interpreted as protective garments made of leather.
The following HS codes are relevant:
- 9401991010: Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof: Parts: Other: Of seats of a kind used for motor vehicles Of leather, cut to shape. While less direct, 'armour' could be considered a part if designed for a seat, and is made of leather.
- 94: Chapter 94 – Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar furnishings; lamps, lighting fittings, illuminated signs, prefabricated buildings.
- 01: Heading 9401 – Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof.
- 99: Subheading 940199 – Parts.
- 10: Specific code 9401991010 – Of seats of a kind used for motor vehicles Of leather, cut to shape.
Regarding HS code 9401991010, please note that the classification is based on the item being a part of a seat, and made of leather cut to shape. The applicability depends on whether the armour is designed as a component for a vehicle seat.