Bovine Leather Dog Collar from Japan
A durable collar made from full-grain bovine leather prepared after tanning, designed specifically for dogs with buckle closure and D-ring for leash attachment. It falls under HTS 4107.19.70.50 as it is leather of bovine animals, without hair, classified for collar use, not fancy, from whole hides. This classification applies to leather specifically for collars rather than general upholstery or clothing.
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
• Verify the leather is from whole bovine hides without hair and meets 'further prepared after tanning' criteria via supplier certificates
• Label products clearly as 'bag, case, strap, or collar' leather to avoid reclassification; include tanning process documentation