Equine Wet-Blue Upper Leather for Saddles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
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