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
9903.41.0540%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
• 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