Horsehide Full Grain Sole Leather for Racing Shoes from Japan
Unsplit full grain equine leather from horsehides, treated for high-grip soles in athletic racing footwear. Classified HTS 4107.91.60 as other full grains, unsplit equine leather prepared after tanning, no hair. Provides superior traction and flex.
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
• Differentiate equine from bovine via DNA testing if disputed; customs may require
• Ensure parchment-dressed if applicable, but document as irreversibly prepared
• Package to prevent moisture; wet leather may be down-graded on inspection