Bovine Grain Split Leather Watch Strap Leather from Japan
Thin grain split bovine leather cut for luxury watch straps, further prepared post-tanning. HTS 4107.92.70.50 designates it as strap leather, not fancy, grain splits other. Used by watchmakers for high-end band fabrication.
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
• Measure thickness (<1mm typical) and declare as strap-specific to avoid parts classification
• Avoid embellishments that trigger 'fancy'; plain finishes only
• Certify bovine source to dodge endangered species scrutiny