Chrome-Tanned Equine Upper Leather Wet-Blue from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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