Red Patent Laminated Leather for Handbags from Japan
Shiny red patent laminated leather combining a base leather layer with a glossy laminated surface, used for luxury handbag exteriors. Classified under HTS 4114.20.30.00 for its patent laminated construction, where the finish is integral and non-reversible. This differentiates it from crust or pre-tanned leathers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Document the lamination process to prove it's patent-specific; delamination tests can challenge classification
• Ensure origin certificates distinguish from Chapter 43 furskins with hair on
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial crust, which belongs in 4104