Bovine Lining Upper Leather for Sneakers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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