Matte Finish Bovine Split Leather from Japan
Split layer from bovine hides, further prepared with matte finish after tanning, not fancy. For bookbinding. Though splits mentioned, this 'other' non-fancy.
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
• Explicitly declare as split; affects duty and possible reclass to 4107.91 if grain split
• Thickness measurement certs prevent disputes
• Bookbinding use end-use not relevant for classification