Equine Wet-Blue Upper Leather for Saddles from China
Horsehide tanned in wet state as upper leather for equestrian saddles, unit surface ≤28 sq ft, whole. HTS 4104.19.10.20 covers this as 'bovine (including buffalo) or equine' tanned hides without hair, wet-blue, not further prepared. Ideal for flexible saddle components.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming equine origin and no prohibited substances from tanning
• Label clearly as 'wet upper leather' to prevent confusion with dry crust imports