Bovine Wet-State Upper Leather for Athletic Sneakers from China
Chrome-tanned cowhide in wet-blue form for sneaker uppers, flexible for athletic footwear construction without additional processing. Precisely matches 4104.19.40.10 as other wet-state upper leather from bovines. Chapter notes confirm exclusion of only hair-on or waste forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis to prove 100% bovine, avoiding blend misclassification
• Use ventilated packaging to maintain wet state without promoting drying
• Pair with footwear assembly declarations if for specific end-use verification