Equine Wet-Blue Grain Split Upper Leather from China
Grain split from equine hides, tanned to wet-blue stage for upper leather applications in boots or bags. Without hair and not further prepared, it matches 4104.11.40.60's 'other' upper leather category. The wet state preserves flexibility for subsequent manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Document split thickness; grain splits must not exceed full grain specs to stay in 4104.11
• Use humidity-controlled shipping to maintain wet state and prevent crust formation
• Label clearly as 'upper leather' with intended use affidavits to avoid sole leather confusion