Wet-Blue Equine Lining Leather for Handbags from Japan
Whole equine hide leather in wet-blue chrome-tanned condition, unit surface under 2.6 m², designated as lining leather for luxury handbags. Classified in HTS 4104.19.10 due to its equine origin, wet state, small size, and lining purpose without further preparation. It's ideal for inner linings requiring flexibility and durability.
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
• Confirm equine species via veterinary certificates, as bovine/equine grouping requires accurate origin declaration
• Document unit surface area measurement method to prove ≤28 sq ft; use standardized leather sizing charts
• Beware of splitting pitfalls—unsplit whole hides only; split versions go to 4104.41+