Equine Crust Dressage Saddle Leather
Whole equine (horse) hide tanned to crust, in dry state, with unit surface area under 28 square feet, without hair, for saddle making. As equine crust leather not further prepared, it falls under the 'other' category of heading 41.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the leather is in wet state rather than dry crust
Wet state equine crust is classified under a different subheading.
If the leather has been further prepared for saddle making
Further preparation (e.g., finishing) moves classification to heading 41.07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the leather is from equine animals (horses, asses, mules) and not from other species
• Verify the dry crust state and absence of hair, as hair-on hides would fall under Chapter 43
• Keep the surface area under 2.6 m² to qualify for this tariff item; larger hides may be classified elsewhere
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