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
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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