Red Patent Laminated Leather for Handbags from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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