Tanned Goat Split Leather from China
Lower layer splits from goat hides, further processed after tanning or crusting, not fancy, hair-free. Falls under HTS 4113.10.30.00 as explicitly allowed for split goat/kid leather prepared beyond crust. Commonly used for linings and secondary upholstery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.4%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Measure thickness of splits (<1mm often reclassified) and note in commercial invoice for accurate heading
• Avoid mixing with unsplit hides in same shipment to prevent reclassification of entire lot
• Comply with animal welfare certifications like Responsible Down Standard analogs for leather