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Shoe Polishing Chamois Leather from Japan

Premium chamois leather strips for buffing and polishing leather shoes to a high shine. HTS 4114.10.00.00 applies as it's unfinished chamois leather, not assembled into Chapter 42 articles. Known for lint-free finish.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

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

Import Tips

• Ensure no finishing like dyeing that could push into 4104-4106 crust categories

• Document as 'in the rough' if not fully processed to avoid reclassification