Equine Hide Guitar Strap Leather from China
High-quality equine leather from whole hides, further tanned and finished without hair, intended for instrument straps like guitar straps. Falls under HTS 4107.19.70.50 as strap-designated leather from equine animals, non-fancy, from whole skins per hierarchy. It is prepared beyond crusting for specific strap use.
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
• Confirm equine origin with veterinary certificates, as chapter specifies equine animals
• Use detailed descriptions like 'strap leather' to match subheading; avoid 'general purpose' labeling