Equine Wet-Blue Hide for Shoe Uppers from China
Whole horse hide, full grain unsplit in wet-blue state, ≤28 sq ft, prepared for premium shoe uppers. Classified in HTS 4104.11.20.00 for equine tanned hides in wet form, not further prepared, capturing 'other' sizes. Essential for bespoke footwear manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
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
• Confirm no hair residue with visual inspections; maintain cold chain if needed for wet preservation; prepare advance ruling requests for equine vs bovine distinctions