Equine Wet-Blue Upper Leather for Saddles from Japan
Whole equine leather ≤2.6 m² in wet-blue state, prepared as upper leather for equestrian saddles. Under HTS 4104.19.10 for tanned wet equine hides not further prepared, providing required toughness. Commonly used in horse tack manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Species verification essential—equine includes horses, not dogs per Chapter notes
• Test for wet state moisture content (>20% typically) to distinguish from dry
• Document 'upper leather' intent to prevent downgrade to generic wet-blue