Equine Full Grain Upper Leather Sides from Japan
Full grain, unsplit upper leather from equine hides, supplied in side cuts, prepared after tanning for use in high-end boots and equestrian gear. Classified under HTS 4107.91.60.10 as other full grains, unsplit upper leather of equine animals without hair. Its strength suits demanding applications like riding boots.
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
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming equine origin and no hair on to comply with chapter exclusions
• Label shipments clearly as 'full grain unsplit upper leather' to prevent reclassification as split leather
• Test for reversible tanning processes, as those revert to headings 4101-4103 per chapter notes