Horsehide Glove Leather Whole Skin from Japan
Whole equine horsehide, unsplit full grain, prepared after tanning for bespoke driving gloves. Fits HTS 4107.11.70.40 as non-fancy equine leather for gloves/garments, without hair. Known for abrasion resistance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use lab tests for thickness and grain integrity to confirm unsplit status
• Invoice must note 'glove and garment' to match exact subheading language
• Watch for set sales with linings, which could classify as chapter 42 articles