Equine Chrome-Tanned Upper Leather from China
Chrome-tanned upper leather from equine hides, prepared after crusting without hair, suitable for high-end shoe uppers. Classified under HTS 4107.99.60.10 as other upper leather of equine animals, distinct from sole leather or heading 4114 products. Offers flexibility and water resistance for premium footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis proving chrome tanning and post-crusting processes; ensure no reversible tanning
• Differentiate from raw equine hides with hair on, which go to Chapter 43
• Bundle with footwear assembly plans if questioned on end-use