Equine Full Grain Crust Leather for Boots from Japan
Unsplit full grain crust leather from equine hides, in dry state, tanned without hair on and designated for boot uppers. Classified under HTS 4104.41.40.10 as upper leather not further prepared. Ideal for durable work or riding boots due to its natural strength.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming no reversible tanning or further processing; label clearly as 'crust upper leather' to match tariff description; check for equine-specific CITES documentation if applicable