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