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Bovine Lining/Upper Wet Leather for Handbags from Japan

Dual-purpose wet-blue bovine leather designated for upper and lining in luxury handbags, whole ≤28 sq ft. Fits HTS 4104.19.10.20 as wet-state tanned bovine upper/lining leather, not further prepared. Provides structure and interior lining for bags.

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

• Dual labeling as 'upper/lining' is allowed; specify end-use in commercial invoices

• Test for chrome content to confirm wet-blue status and reversible tanning