Equine Full Grain Unsplited Belting Leather from China
Premium full grain, unsplit leather from equine hides, further prepared after tanning for belting applications like machinery drives. Classified under HTS 4107.11.70.30 for whole hides and skins, not fancy, suitable for durable belting. Its natural strength from equine sources makes it perfect for high-tension belts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
• Document the equine origin and confirm no hair on, full grain unsplit status to match 4107.11.70.30 criteria
• Include lab tests proving post-tanning preparation and belting end-use to prevent reclassification
• Watch for mislabeling as bovine leather, which could lead to audits; specify equine in import declarations