Equine-Free Bovine Steer Hide Whole Leather from China
Whole steer hides from bovine animals, prepared after tanning with fat-liquoring, non-fancy and unsplit. Fits HTS 4107.19.70 for other whole bovine leathers excluding fancy types. Commonly used for shoe uppers and linings.
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
• Species verification via DNA testing docs if challenged, as bovine includes buffalo but excludes equine
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial parts; declare as whole for correct subheading
• Check for parchment-dressing which might shift to other 4107 categories