Vegetable Tanned Cow Upper Leather from Mexico
Eco-friendly upper leather from cowhides tanned with vegetable agents, further finished for supple shoe uppers in premium footwear. Without hair and parchment-dressed options available, it's ideal for luxury brands. Covered by HTS 4107.99.60 for other upper leather of bovine animals.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Label tanning method (vegetable vs chrome) clearly, as it affects perceived value and duty but not primary classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests unfinished crust to prevent reclassification per chapter note (b)
• Conduct fiber analysis to confirm no hair on, excluding Chapter 43 coverage