Wet-Blue Full Grain Calf Hide Bovine from Japan
Full grain calfskin from young bovine, chrome-tanned wet-blue without further prep, hair removed. HTS 4104.11.50.80 for other wet full grains, though often near weight thresholds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Weigh hides pre-tanning; under 8kg may shift to 4104.41 per size rules
• Young bovine certs distinguish from adult; avoid generic 'bovine' labeling
• Ensure uniform chrome uptake; lab tests prevent uneven tanning claims