Dehaired Equine Upper Grade Hide from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Dehairing proof via photos/process logs prevents whole vs split disputes
• Check partner country quotas; bovine/equine hides often restricted
• Avoid bulk packaging errors leading to damage claims