Equine Lining Leather for Dress Shoes from China
Soft, supple equine leather prepared for shoe linings in formal dress shoes, unit surface area ≤2.6 m², without hair. Classified in HTS 4107.19.10 as lining leather of equine animals, further prepared after crusting. Offers smooth comfort and breathability inside premium footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis confirming no hair on surface and equine species identification for customs clearance
• Label clearly as 'lining leather' with thickness specs to distinguish from upper leather if applicable
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient crusting proof; maintain tanning process records