Equine Crust Leather for Saddlery from Mexico
Whole equine (horse) hide leather, full-grain unsplit crust in dry state, unit area ≤2.6 m². Matches 4104.41.20.00 criteria for tanned equine skins without hair, not further prepared. Commonly used in equestrian saddlery goods.
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
• Include species certification (equine vs bovine) as both covered but documentation differs
• Measure surface area before splitting; post-split may reclassify
• Check for fat-liquoring evidence in processing records to confirm crust status