Bovine Cowhide Belting Leather from China
Full-grain bovine leather prepared from whole hides after tanning or crusting, specifically processed for use as belting in machinery and conveyor systems. It falls under HTS 4107.19.70.30 as it is not fancy leather, derived from whole bovine hides without hair, and designated for belting applications. This leather is valued for its durability and flexibility in industrial power transmission.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
• Verify the leather originates from whole bovine hides and meets 'belting' specifications to avoid reclassification
• Provide tannery processing certificates and documentation confirming no hair on and post-tanning preparation
• Check for reversible tanning processes, as those may shift to headings 4101-4103