Horsehide Upper Leather for Motorcycle Boots from Japan
Tough horsehide leather for protective motorcycle boot uppers, finished post-crusting, unit ≤28 sq ft, hair-free. HTS 4107.19.10 classifies as upper leather of equine animals. Known for strength in high-wear applications.
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
• Certify equine origin with veterinary stamps or DNA testing for authenticity
• Package to prevent creasing; improper storage leads to quality disputes at entry
• Declare thickness accurately, as thin leathers risk reclass to lining only