Equine Lining Leather for Dress Shoes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
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