Metallic Foil Fancy Cowhide from Japan
Whole unsplit full-grain cowhide laminated with metallic foil stamping, further processed after tanning for glamorous handbag exteriors. Classified as fancy under HTS 4107.11.80.00 for its eye-catching, non-standard surface effects on bovine leather without hair. Popular in designer ready-to-wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Test for foil adhesion durability to meet quality standards; declare surface treatments in entry docs; watch for misclassification as laminated fabric under chapter 59