Wet-Blue Horse Hide for Equestrian Gear from Japan
Full grain unsplit equine (horse) leather in wet state, unit surface ≤28 sq ft, ideal for saddles and tack. It qualifies for HTS 4104.11.20.00 as tanned hides of equine animals without hair, in wet-blue form, not further prepared. The 'other' subheading applies to whole hides beyond weight-specific categories.
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
• Document equine origin with veterinary certificates; ensure hides remain wet during shipping to maintain classification; avoid any surface treatments that constitute further preparation