Equine Upper Leather for Dress Shoes from China
Full-thickness equine (horse) upper leather from whole hides ≤28 sq ft, further prepared after crusting for premium dress shoe uppers. HTS 4107.19.10.20 applies to equine leather without hair, as whole hides for upper use. Provides smooth finish and strength for formal footwear.
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
• Document equine origin separately from bovine, as hierarchy includes both but species affects value declarations
• Ensure no 'composition leather' additives (per note on 4115) to prevent shift to lower headings