Chrome-Tanned Equine Upper Leather Wet-Blue from China

Wet-blue chrome-tanned hides from equine animals (horses), designated as upper leather for shoe manufacturing, in wet state without hair. Fits HTS 4104.19.40.60 as other wet-state upper leather excluding sole, not further prepared. Ideal for high-end equestrian footwear uppers.

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

Provide equine species certification to distinguish from bovine under equine tariff lines

Ensure humidity levels are maintained during shipping to preserve wet state classification

Watch for misdeclaration as 'sole leather' which has separate subheading