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
53.6%
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
• 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