Chrome-Tanned Equine Wet-State Upper Leather

Full grain unsplit upper leather from equine (horse) skins, tanned with chrome in wet-blue wet state, without hair, not further prepared. Falls under HTS 4104.11.40.10 for equine wet-state full grains designated as upper leather for footwear or upholstery. Excludes hair-on or irreversibly tanned beyond crust per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104Same rate: 40%

If further prepared beyond crust, like finished leather

Any preparation beyond crust (e.g., glazed or embossed) excludes it from 4104 per heading scope, moving to 4104.3 headings.

4107.11Lower: 12.4% vs 40%

If finally finished and ready for apparel uppers

Post-tanning finishing processes like aniline or semi-aniline treatment classify it as finished leather in 4107, not crust.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis proving chrome tanning and wet moisture content to distinguish from dry crust

Label clearly as equine origin to avoid bovine misclassification pitfalls

Check for splits during inspection to confirm full grain status