Equine Wet-Blue Sole Leather for Work Boots from China
Tanned equine hide in wet-blue form, designated as sole leather for durable work boots, maintained in wet state post-chrome tanning. Classified under HTS 4104.19.40 for equine wet-state leather without hair, not further prepared, specifically for soles. It's split and toughened for bottom wear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 veterinary certificates confirming equine origin, as equine leather has specific traceability requirements
• Ensure declaration specifies 'sole leather' use and wet state to match the subheading; drying disqualifies it
• Avoid common pitfall of shipping in containers causing partial drying—maintain wet condition with proper packaging