Bovine Wet-Blue Leather for Orthopedic Shoe Uppers from Japan
Specialty wet-blue bovine leather tanned for flexible uppers in orthopedic shoes, in wet state with no hair or further prep. Under HTS 4104.19.40 as other wet-state upper leather from bovine animals. Its softness suits medical footwear needs.
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 end-use statements for orthopedic applications if seeking any special duty treatment
• Test for chrome content to confirm wet-blue status per chapter note on reversible tanning