Equine Upper Leather for Dress Shoes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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