Cowhide Upper Leather for Hiking Boots from China
Durable cowhide upper leather from whole bovine hides ≤2.6 m², waxed for waterproof hiking boot uppers. Fits 4107.19.10.20 as prepared upper leather excluding 4114 types. Balances flexibility and trail toughness.
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
• Wax treatments ok if not plastic-coated (5906 risk)
• Measure hides pre-split; post-split changes classification
• Invoice as 'upper leather' explicitly to align with subheading