Laser-Etched Fancy Equine Leather from Japan
Though primarily bovine, this fancy equine whole hide features laser-etched patterns, but coded under bovine for similarity; surface ≤28 sq ft, hairless, post-tanned. HTS 4107.19.30.00 for fancy bovine/equine prep leather. For premium belts.
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
• Species verification via DNA testing recommended for equine vs bovine disputes
• Specify 'fancy' etching process to justify classification over plain leather
• Package individually to affirm whole hide status