Wet-State Equine Horsehide Leather from China
Whole wet-state equine horsehide leather, chrome-tanned without hair, unit surface ≤28 sq ft, not further prepared. Fits HTS 4104.19.20.00 as 'other' tanned equine leather in wet form (wet-blue). Commonly used for premium gloves and equestrian gear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming hair removal and wet tanning process to validate chapter 41 classification
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'finished' if still wet; CBP may inspect moisture content
• Label shipments clearly as 'wet leather' to prevent quarantine issues from perceived raw hide status