Vegetable Tanned Equine Upper Crust
Vegetable-tanned full grain equine leather in dry crust state for footwear uppers. Classified in HTS 4104.41.40 as upper leather, unsplit, from equine hides without hair on. Preferred for eco-friendly, breathable shoe uppers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 5% | +35.0% | 40% |
| π²π½Mexico | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| π©πͺGermany | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| π―π΅Japan | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in wet-blue chrome tanned state
Chrome-tanned crust specifically uses 4104.41.20, separate from other tanning dry crust.
If assembled into finished uppers
Uppers made from this leather become footwear uppers in Chapter 64 heading 6406.
If composition leather from crust waste
Reconstituted leather from crust scraps is composition leather in 4115, per definition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Specify vegetable tanning method in invoices to distinguish from chrome (wet-blue) processes
β’ Certify no synthetic coatings; crust fat-liquoring allowed per notes
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