Equine Riding Glove Leather from Japan
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 — 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
• 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