Bovine Grain Split Leather for Belts from Japan
Durable grain split leather from tanned bovine hides, without hair, processed for belt production and not fancy. It is classified in HTS 4107.92.70 as other grain splits further prepared after crusting, of bovine animals. The material provides the necessary suppleness and strength for apparel accessories.
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
• Test for chemical content compliance with REACH or CPSIA if destined for apparel; include test reports
• Document the 'further prepared' status with process logs to differentiate from crust leather