Equine Crust Lining Leather for Shoe Insoles from Japan
Dry crust equine hide leather, whole under 28 sq ft, finished for lining applications like shoe insoles. Not further prepared beyond tanning, without hair, matching 4104.49.10 for small lining leathers from equine animals. Offers comfort and breathability in footwear.
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
• Document equine origin separately from bovine; ensure 'crust' drying confirmed
• Avoid over-fatliquoring that triggers further preparation rules; check for size measurement disputes