Crust Cowhide Leather for Handbags from Mexico
Full-grain unsplit cowhide leather in dry crust state, unit surface area under 2.6 m², tanned but not further prepared. Classified under 4104.41.20.00 as whole bovine leather meeting size criteria, without hair, in dry state. Used primarily for crafting high-end handbags.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify unit surface area measurement (<2.6 m²) with precise documentation to avoid reclassification to larger hides
• Obtain tannery certificates confirming 'crust' status (retanned/colored/fat-liquored but dried, not finished)
• Ensure no further preparation like glazing or embossing, as that shifts to heading 4107