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Equine Crust Dressage Saddle Leather

Whole equine (horse) hide tanned to crust, dry state, unit surface <28 sq ft, without hair for saddle making. Classed in 4104.49.20.00 as other small whole crust from equine animals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+37.5%39.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4104.49.30Same rate: 39.9%

If cowhide specifically, over certain thickness

Specific bovine subheadings differentiate from general equine/other.

4201.00.60.00Higher: 40.3% vs 39.9%

If made into saddlery

Finished saddle products move to Chapter 42 saddlery goods.

4105.30.00.00Lower: 39.5% vs 39.9%

If sheepskin, not equine

Different animal hides have separate crust headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide veterinary certificates confirming equine origin, as misidentification common

• Ensure no pre-tanning reversibility issues per chapter note (a)—fully crust processed