Horsehide Grain Split Lining for Bookbinding from Mexico
Equine grain split lining leather, tanned and prepared, surface ≤28 sq ft, HTS 4107.12.10.40 for lining purposes. Used in book covers for inner reinforcement. Supple finish from post-crust processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare for artisanal use to maintain leather status; avoid lamination
• Pitfall: mismeasurement of surface area