Bovine Full Grain Leather Guitar Strap Material from Canada
Uncut sheets of full-grain unsplit bovine leather prepared specifically for crafting high-end guitar straps, sourced from whole hides for superior strength and patina development. Classified under HTS 4107.11.70.50 due to its full-grain unsplit nature from bovine animals, designated for strap applications without fancy finishes. This leather type ensures flexibility and grip essential for musical instrument straps.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain tannery certification confirming full-grain unsplit status and strap end-use to comply with hierarchy; label clearly as 'bag, case, strap, collar' leather
• Pitfall: If pre-cut into strap shapes, it may be seen as a finished product under Chapter 42—import in sheets