Black Patent Leather Shoe Upper Material
Black patent leather shoe upper material, produced by coating cowhide with a plasticized surface to achieve a glossy, high-shine finish. This irreversible coating qualifies it as patent leather under tariff item 4114.20.00.
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 |
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If the leather is chamois (combination chamois) leather instead of patent leather.
Chamois leather is a separate heading within the same subheading group.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the coating is irreversible; reversible pre-tanned hides fall under headings 4101-4103
• Declare the leather's animal origin (bovine) and confirm it is not combined with other materials that could shift classification
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