Smallhide Crust Lining Leather for Handbags from China
Whole bovine crust leather under 28 sq ft surface, dry state, designated as lining leather for interior handbag construction. Tanned without hair on, not further prepared beyond crust process, compliant with 4104.49.10 for small upper/lining leathers. Provides smooth, supple interior lining for luxury bags.
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
• Label clearly as 'lining leather' with thickness specs; test for reversible tanning to avoid chapter note exclusion
• Include hide origin traceability docs; watch for splitting that could change to split leather codes