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Equine Wet-Blue Upper Leather for Saddles

Full grain unsplit equine (horse) leather in wet-blue state, ≤28 sq ft, designated as upper leather though often for equestrian gear. Fits HTS 4104.11.10.20 as tanned equine hide without hair, wet, whole, not further prepared. Versatile for premium saddle and boot production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104.19.50Higher: 40.8% vs 37.5%

If other than full grain/grain splits

Non-grain portions like flesh splits classify under 4104.19 other subheadings.

4302.19Lower: 14.2% vs 37.5%

If with hair or wool still on

Chapter 41 excludes hairy hides; those go to tanned furskins in Chapter 43.

4106.21Lower: 14.9% vs 37.5%

If crust of goats rather than bovine/equine

Goat crust hides are in 4106, differentiated by animal type per chapter scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify end-use in invoices as 'upper leather' even for non-footwear to align with subheading description

• Ensure no hair on hides per chapter notes; residue can cause rejection