Upper and lining

Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split: > Whole hides and skins, of a weight exceeding 16 kg: > Other: > Of bovine animals (including buffalo): > Of a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet (2.6 m2): > Upper and lining

Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 4101.50.20.00

Pickled Bovine Calfskin for Shoe Uppers

Preserved pickled whole bovine calf hide, exceeding 16 kg weight and ≤28 sq ft surface, under HTS 4101.50.20.00 for upper leather. Dehaired and split minimally if at all, not tanned, targeted for premium shoe uppers. Calfskins offer fine grain for high-end applications.

Salted Buffalo Full Hide for Lining

Whole salted buffalo hide, >16 kg, ≤2.6 m² unit surface, HTS 4101.50.20.00 for lining leather production. Raw preserved state, dehaired, no tanning – ideal for heavy-duty boot linings. Buffalo provides strength for industrial footwear.

Dehaired Equine Upper Grade Hide

Dehaired whole equine hide, salted, >16 kg ≤28 sq ft surface, HTS 4101.50.20.00 for upper leather. Raw, untanned, preserved for lining/upper conversion. High-grade for luxury goods.

Salted Bovine Upper Leather Hide

A whole raw bovine hide, salted for preservation, weighing over 16 kg with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet, suitable for upper and lining leather production. It is dehaired but not tanned, fitting HTS 4101.50.20.00 as a preserved bovine hide for leatherworking. This classification applies to hides destined for high-quality shoe uppers and linings.

Limed Buffalo Hide for Lining Leather

Whole buffalo hide, limed for preservation and dehairing, over 16 kg with surface area ≤2.6 m², classified under HTS 4101.50.20.00 for upper and lining uses. Not tanned or further prepared, ideal for producing durable linings in footwear. Buffalo hides in this spec are common for robust leather goods.

Dried Equine Hide for Upper Leather

Air-dried whole equine hide over 16 kg, surface ≤28 sq ft, HTS 4101.50.20.00 as 'other' bovine/equine for uppers/linings. Preserved without tanning, suitable for equestrian gear linings. Fits 'upper and lining' due to size and quality specs.

Preserved Bovine Hide for Footwear Upper

Otherwise preserved (pickled/limed) whole bovine hide over 16 kg, ≤28 sq ft, under HTS 4101.50.20.00 'upper and lining'. Not further prepared, for premium footwear uppers. Meets exact raw hide criteria excluding tanning.