Small Cowhide Wet-Blue for Shoe Uppers from Japan
Whole bovine cowhide wet-blue leather sized ≤28 sq ft, tanned in wet state without further processing. Under HTS 4104.19.20.00 for its unfinished wet condition and dimensions, destined for shoe upper production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Include mill test reports showing chrome content and pH levels to prove wet-blue status
• Calculate duties based on actual surface area; mismeasurement leads to audits and penalties
• Store in brine solution post-import to maintain wet state until further tanning