Bovine Lining Upper Leather for Sneakers from China
Prepared bovine leather from small whole hides for combined upper/lining in athletic sneakers, surface ≤2.6 m². Fits 4107.19.10.20 as upper leather of bovines, further tanned without hair. Offers breathability and support in sneaker construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Dual-purpose (upper/lining) still qualifies if marketed as upper; clarify in invoices
• Test for parchment-dressing; if present, remains in 4107 but note affects processing