Equine Chrome-Tanned Upper Leather from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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