Horsehide Crust Upper for Work Gloves from Japan
Equine horsehide whole crust leather, dry, under 28 sq ft surface for glove uppers. Tanned crust without further prep or hair, per 4104.49.10 for small upper leathers. Tough and flexible for industrial gloves.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Validate equine vs bovine distinction for correct duty; ensure no splitting occurred
• Document crust fat-liquoring limits; pitfall is confusing with Chapter 43 wool-on hides