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
50%
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
9903.41.0540%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