Glossy Patent Fancy Equine Side Leather from Germany
Fancy full grain horse leather sides with high-gloss patent finish for formal accessories. Classified under HTS 4107.91.80.00 as unsplit, hair-free fancy equine leather further prepared. Patent coating is a classic fancy treatment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Measure coating thickness; over certain limits risks Chapter 59 reclassification
• Document equine origin precisely; mislabeling as bovine common error
• Use HTSUS advisory rulings for patent finishes to preempt CBP challenges