Calfskin Crust Upper Leather for Dress Shoes from China
Premium whole calf (bovine) crust leather under 28 sq ft, dry state, for upper parts of formal dress shoes. Tanned without hair or further prep, directly under 4104.49.10 as small upper leather. Prized for smooth finish and fine grain in luxury footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify calf breed in docs for value assessment; test for chapter note tanning reversibility
• Common issue: mismeasuring surface leads to duty errors; retain wet blue records