Bovine Steer Grain Split Upper Leather for Orthopedic Shoes from Japan
Specialty upper leather from steer grain splits, ≤28 sq ft, finished for orthopedic footwear needing flexibility and support. HTS 4107.12.10 for prepared bovine whole hide grain splits used as upper leather, post-tanning without splits exceeding size.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.41.0540%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
• Attach surface area calculations signed by tanner for audit-proofing
• Ensure no metallic coating that would invoke heading 4114 exclusion
• Declare medical/end-use if applicable for potential duty relief programs