Equine Wet-Blue Upper Leather for Saddles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.41.0540%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
• 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