Import trade restrictions for 4203400000 80
This table contains information on trade restrictions for the import of goods into the EU and the EU into third countries. The table contains information on trade restrictions which are imposed due to customs unions, preferences, tariff quotas, customs unions, veterinary controls, third country duties and non-preferential tariff quotas.
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) 2027 | 01-01-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2005 | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) 2005 | 12-08-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-01-2005 | 5 % | Third country duty 103 |
 UA | Ukraine UA | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2020 | GSP - General arrangements 2020 | 01-01-2026 | 1.5 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 SG | Singapore SG | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
5500 | Mercosur 5500 | 01-05-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-07-2016 | 0 % | Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms 117 |
| SG | Singapore SG | 21-11-2019 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 FO | Faroe Islands FO | 01-01-1997 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
XL | Melilla XL | 01-01-1999 | 0 % | Accession act0001/85 Tariff preference 142 |
 PS | Occupied palestinian Territory PS | 01-01-2001 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 SM | San Marino SM | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 |
 TR | Türkiye TR | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 |
 AD | Andorra AD | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 |
 1007 | EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods 1007 | 01-01-2007 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MD | Moldova, Republic of MD | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 EC | Ecuador EC | 01-01-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2080 | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) 2080 | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 GB | United Kingdom GB | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 GH | Ghana GH | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
XS | Serbia XS | 01-02-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 JP | Japan JP | 01-02-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 CL | Chile CL | 01-02-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 TN | Tunisia TN | 01-03-1998 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MA | Morocco MA | 01-03-2000 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 PE | Peru PE | 01-03-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MK | North Macedonia MK | 01-04-2004 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 LB | Lebanon LB | 01-04-2006 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 AL | Albania AL | 01-04-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 XK | Kosovo XK | 01-04-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 JO | Jordan JO | 01-05-2002 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 ME | Montenegro ME | 01-05-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 NZ | New Zealand NZ | 01-05-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 EG | Egypt EG | 01-06-2004 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
XC | Ceuta XC | 01-07-1991 | 0 % | Accession act0001/85 Tariff preference 142 |
2012 | EEA - European Economic Area 2012 | 01-07-2007 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 BA | Bosnia and Herzegovina BA | 01-07-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 KR | Korea, Republic of (South Korea) KR | 01-07-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MX | Mexico MX | 01-07-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 KE | Kenya KE | 01-07-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 US | United States US | 01-07-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 SY | Syria SY | 01-08-1994 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 CO | Colombia CO | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2200 | Central America 2200 | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 VN | Viet Nam VN | 01-08-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 DZ | Algeria DZ | 01-09-2005 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 GE | Georgia GE | 01-09-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 2 EUR | Union handling fee 800 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 3 EUR | Low-value consignment customs duty 107 |
 CI | Ivory Coast CI | 02-12-2019 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2000 | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part. 2000 | 03-10-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 CM | Cameroon CM | 04-08-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1035 | SADC EPA 1035 | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 ZA | South Africa ZA | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 AM | Armenia AM | 10-10-2026 – 11-10-2028 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1034 | Eastern and Southern Africa States 1034 | 14-05-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| GH | Ghana GH | 15-12-2016 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 IL | Israel IL | 16-05-2023 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 SB | Solomon Islands SB | 17-05-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| CH | Switzerland CH | 20-12-1972 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 PG | Papua New Guinea PG | 20-12-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 CA | Canada CA | 21-09-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| 1006 | EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods 1006 | 21-09-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 FJ | Fiji FJ | 28-07-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1033 | CARIFORUM 1033 | 29-12-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 WS | Samoa WS | 31-12-2018 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 KP | North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 01-02-2018 | Document required banned without it | Import control on luxury goods 728 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 06-12-2024 | Document required banned without it | Import control - CITES 710 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 15-08-2009 | Document required banned without it | Import control on cat and dog fur 745 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 18-10-2015 | Document required banned without it | Import control on seal products 746 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 20-02-2019 | Document required banned without it | Import prohibition on goods for torture and repression 705 |
| UA | Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 762 |
| UA | Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 760 |
Explanation of trade restrictions
Erga Omnes means "for all".
Third countries are countries that are not part of the EU.
GSP means "Generalised System of Preferences".
GSP Plus means "Generalised System of Preferences Plus".
European Economic Area (EEA) means all EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
OCTs stands for "Overseas Countries and Territories". They are countries and territories that are not part of the EU. More information
CARIFORUM is a regional economic integration organisation comprising 15 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries and the Dominican Republic.
SADC EPA stands for "Southern African Development Community - Economic Partnership Agreement".
Duty means "customs duties".
Estimate the import cost for 420340
Rule of origin (Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA)): Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk worm gut) / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product
- Customs value €1,000.00
- Customs duty 5 % €50.00
- Import VAT 19 % €199.50
- Total €1,249.50
May be lower under conditions:
- Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms: 0 %
Documents and checks for India
- Import control - CITES: Document required, banned without it C400Y900
- Import control on cat and dog fur: Document required, banned without it Y922
- Import control on seal products: Document required, banned without it C679C680C683Y032
- Import prohibition on goods for torture and repression: Document required, banned without it C064Y904
An estimate only. The customs value is the price including transport and insurance to the EU border. Excise duties, other fees and producer-specific anti-dumping rates are not included. Preferential rates need valid proof of origin. Country groups and exclusions: TARIC, as of November 2026.
Export measures for 4203400000
What applies when these goods leave the EU: export controls, dual-use and other authorisations, bans per destination and the supplementary unit of the export declaration.
| Destination | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 06-12-2024 | Document required banned without it | Export control - CITES 715 |
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 15-08-2009 | Document required banned without it | Export control on cat and dog fur 740 |
 RU | Russian Federation RU | 24-06-2023 | Document required banned without it | Export control on luxury goods 718 |
| KP | North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 28-06-2018 | Document required banned without it | Export control on luxury goods 718 |
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 20-02-2019 | Document required banned without it | Goods for torture and repression, export prohibition 706 |
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 20-02-2019 | Document required banned without it | Goods for torture and repression, export restriction 708 |
History
Duty rates and measures for this code over time (yearly snapshots).
Preferential rules of origin for 4203400000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea
EU-Central America Association Agreement
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
EU-Moldova DCFTA · Moldova
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention · Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Switzerland, Türkiye
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine
Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk worm gut) / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EPA CARIFORUM
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
EU-Israel Association Agreement · Israel
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa
Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk worm gut) / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan
Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk worm gut) / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Canada CETA · Canada
A change from any other heading.
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
CC; CTH and MaxNOM45 % (EXW); or CTH and RVC60 % (FOB).
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon
Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; Article s of animal gut (other than silk worm gut) / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore
Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk worm gut) / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 4203400000
4203 40 00 CN Explanatory Notes: Other clothing accessories
This subheading includes braces, wristbands, neck ties and braces for tyrolean breeches. This subheading does not include shoelaces which are not regarded as clothing accessories and are classified in subheading 4205 00 90. Wristbands constituting ‘imitation’ or costume jewellery (heading 7117) and watch straps (heading 9113) are also excluded from this subheading.
Notes to chapter 42
Notes 1. For the purposes of this chapter, the term ‘leather’ includes chamois (including combination chamois) leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather. 2. This chapter does not cover: (a) sterile surgical catgut or similar sterile suture materials (heading 3006); (b) articles of apparel and clothing accessories (except gloves, mittens and mitts), lined with furskin or artificial fur or to which furskin or artificial fur is attached on the outside except as mere trimming (heading 4303 or 4304); (c) made-up articles of netting (heading 5608); (d) articles of Chapter 64; (e) headgear or parts thereof of Chapter 65; (f) whips, riding-crops or other articles of heading 6602; (g) cuff links, bracelets or other imitation jewellery (heading 7117); (h) fittings or trimmings for harness, such as stirrups, bits, horse brasses and buckles, separately presented (generally, Section XV); (ij) strings, skins for drums or the like, or other parts of musical instruments (heading 9209); (k) articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings); (l) articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites); or (m) buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press studs, button moulds or other parts of these articles, button blanks, of heading 9606. 3. (A) In addition to the provisions of note 2 above, heading 4202 does not cover: (a) bags made of sheeting of plastics, whether or not printed, with handles, not designed for prolonged use (heading 3923); (b) articles of plaiting materials (heading 4602). (B) Articles of headings 4202 and 4203 which have parts of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) remain classified in those headings, even if such parts constitute more than minor fittings or minor ornamentation, provided that these parts do not give the articles their essential character. If, on the other hand, the parts give the articles their essential character, the articles are to be classified in Chapter 71. 4. For the purposes of heading 4203, the expression ‘articles of apparel and clothing accessories’ applies, inter alia, to gloves, mittens and mitts (including those for sport or for protection), aprons and other protective clothing, braces, belts, bandoliers and wrist straps, but excluding watch straps (heading 9113). Additional note 1. For the purposes of the subheadings of heading 4202, the term ‘outer surface’ is to refer to the material of the outer surface of the container being visible to the naked eye, even where this material is the outer layer of a combination of materials which makes up the outer material of the container.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
Tariff quotas for 420340
- Exhausted 09.0104 Origin: Handicrafts (AR, BD, BO, BR, CL, EC, GT, HN, ID, IN, IR, LA, LK, MX, MY, PA, PE, PH, PK, PY, SV, TH, UY
Handicrafts (non-textile)
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
0 EuroBalance left (0%)Volume 1,800,000
Source: European Commission, tariff quota reports, as of Oct 30, 2026. Balances change daily.
EU trade in 2025 for 420340
- Extra-EU imports
- €13.9M
- 620 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €34.3M
Top origin countries by import value
India €3.7M
China €2.8M
Pakistan €1.6M- United Kingdom €856.1K
Indonesia €752.1K
CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 420340
- 4%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 %
- Belgium 21 % maybe 6 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 %
- Czechia 21 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 %
- France 20 %
- Germany 19 %
- Greece 24 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 %
- Poland 23 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 %
- Slovakia 23 %
- Slovenia 22 %
- Spain 21 %
- Sweden 25 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 420340 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Other clothing accessories", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 4203400000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Other clothing accessories", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Other clothing accessories".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Other clothing accessories" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Other clothing accessories" is 4203400000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Other clothing accessories".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 42 was selected for articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut)
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 03 refers to Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 40 refers to Other clothing accessories.
HS Code tree structure
4200000000 80
Chapter ARTICLES OF LEATHER; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILKWORM GUT)
4203000000 80
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather
4203100000 80
- Articles of apparel
4203210000 10
- Gloves, mittens and mitts
4203210000 80
- - Specially designed for use in sports
4203290000 80
- - Other
4203291000 80
- - - Protective for all trades
4203299000 80
- - - Other
4203300000 80
- Belts and bandoliers
4203300010 80
- - Hand-made
4203300090 80
- - Other
4203400000 80
- Other clothing accessories
4203400010 80
- - Hand-made
4203400090 80
- - Other