Equine Full Grain Leather Briefcase Leather from China
Full-grain unsplit leather from equine (horse) hides, further prepared after tanning for use in luxury briefcases and cases, maintaining natural surface from whole skins. It qualifies for HTS 4107.11.70.50 as non-fancy, unsplit full-grain leather of equine animals intended for bag and case production. The parchment-dressed finish enhances water resistance for professional accessories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document equine origin and full-grain verification with lab tests for fiber structure; declare as 'not fancy' to avoid higher codes
• Avoid pitfall: Hair-on equine hides are excluded per Chapter 41 notes—ensure depilation certification