Swine Leather for Handbag Linings from Japan
Soft swine leather sheets further prepared after tanning, split for use as handbag linings due to durability and cost-effectiveness. HTS 4113.20.00.00 applies to this hairless swine leather post-crusting. Not yet assembled into final goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'lining grade' in invoices to avoid apparel misclassification
• Ensure no pre-cut shapes that imply Chapter 42 assembly