Horsehide Upper Leather for Chelsea Boots from Japan
Tough horsehide upper leather from equine whole hides ≤28 sq ft, drum-dyed and finished for elastic-sided Chelsea boots. HTS 4107.19.10.20 includes equine as bovine/equine without hair for uppers. Provides elasticity and wear resistance.
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
• Equine sourcing docs critical; distinguish from bovine for traceability
• Confirm post-crust further prep like coloring to qualify per notes
• Package individually to affirm whole hides, not bulk splits