Equine Riding Glove Leather from China
Vegetable-tanned horsehide leather from equine hides, split and finished for equestrian riding gloves. HTS 4107.99.70.40 applies to this non-fancy, hair-removed equine leather prepared post-crusting for glove production.
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
• Source verification for equine origin is key; mixed hides require segregation to avoid chapter 43 misclassification
• Ensure 'glove and garment' declaration matches buyer specs; deviation risks reclassification to general leather