Bovine Grain Split Belting Leather from China
This is a full-grain split leather derived from bovine hides, specifically prepared for use in belting applications such as conveyor belts or machinery drives. It falls under HTS 4107.12.70.30 as it is further prepared after tanning or crusting, from whole bovine hides, grain splits, not fancy, and designated for belting purposes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the leather is from whole bovine hides and processed as grain splits without hair, confirmed by supplier certificates to match 'belting' specification
• Obtain CITES documentation if sourcing from endangered bovine species, though rare for standard cattle hides
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no fancy finishes or parchment-dressing that might shift to other subheadings