Unsplit Full Grain Calfskin Whole Hide from Japan
Whole unsplit full grain leather from young bovine (calf) hides, prepared after tanning/crusting, no hair, not fancy. Classifies in HTS 4107.11.70 for other full grain unsplit bovine whole hides. Popular for luxury footwear and gloves.
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
• Age verification for calf vs mature bovine not needed but note for quality claims in docs
• Use NAFTA/USMCA certs if applicable for duty relief on qualifying leather