Equine Full Grain Upper Leather for Boots from Canada
Whole unsplit full grain leather from equine hides, tanned and dressed as upper leather for high-end cowboy boots. Classified under 4107.11.60.10 as further prepared equine leather without hair, full grain unsplit, specifically for shoe uppers excluding 4114 types. It undergoes fat-liquoring for flexibility and water resistance.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming upper leather properties like abrasion resistance per footwear standards
• Declare exact species (equine vs bovine) accurately to avoid reclassification
• Check for CITES if exotic equine breeds are involved