Bovine Split Crust Upper Leather for Sneakers

Split bovine crust leather in dry state, designated for athletic sneaker uppers. Tanned without hair, not further prepared, aligns with 'other' upper leather in 4104.49.40.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

4107.19Lower: 12.4% vs 40%

If Further preparation beyond crust places it in 4107 for other leathers.

4104.49.30Lower: 37.4% vs 40%

If in wet state

Wet blues or wet crusts use 4104.49.30, dry specifically 4104.49.40.

4302.19Lower: 11.7% vs 40%

If hair or wool still attached

Hides with hair on are excluded from chapter 41 and go to chapter 43.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document split process to justify 4104.49 over full-substance 4104.41

Ensure no hair remnants via inspection photos or certs to avoid chapter 43 exclusion issues