Metallic Foil Stamped Fancy Cowhide from China
Fancy cowhide whole skin with metallic foil stamping and pigment finishes, bovine origin, unit surface ≤28 sq ft, prepared after crusting. HTS 4107.19.30.00 applies to such ornate leather further processed without hair. Commonly used in designer shoe uppers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests for metal content in foils to comply with REACH-like regulations
• Declare exact surface area in m² on entry; mismeasurement is a top audit trigger
• Avoid bulk packaging; specify for retail to prevent industrial use misclassification