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
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
• 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