Equine Wet-Blue Hide for Shoe Uppers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
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
• Confirm no hair residue with visual inspections; maintain cold chain if needed for wet preservation; prepare advance ruling requests for equine vs bovine distinctions