Equine Hide Leather Power Transmission Belting from China
Prepared equine leather belting engineered for power transmission in machinery, offering flexibility and wear resistance. Classified under HTS 4107.99.70.30 due to its bovine/equine origin, post-tanning preparation, non-fancy quality, and specific belting form. It excludes hair-on hides per chapter notes.
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
• Document equine origin with certificates of authenticity; ensure no reversible tanning process to avoid Chapter 41 exclusion
• Provide evidence of belting specifications like width and thickness; common pitfall is splitting declared as 'sides' incorrectly
• Comply with US leather import regulations by testing for hazardous substances; declare exact preparation processes