Metallized Goat Skin Leather from Japan
Metallized leather from goat skins, vacuum-deposited with a thin metallic layer like aluminum for a shimmering effect, used in fashion accessories. Classified under HTS 4114.20.70.00 as 'other' metallized leather in this subheading.
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
• Submit metallization process details and thickness measurements to confirm it qualifies as leather surface treatment
• Ensure hides were properly tanned irreversibly; reversible processes reclassify to wet-blue crust in 4104-4106