Equine Wet-Blue Upper Leather for Saddles from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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