Bovine Grain Split Belting Leather from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
55%
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
• 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