Patent Laminated Cowhide Leather from Japan
This is a high-shine patent laminated leather made from cowhide, where a plastic film is bonded to the leather surface to create a glossy, durable finish. It falls under HTS 4114.20.70.00 as 'other' patent laminated leather, distinct from simple patent leather due to the lamination process.
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
• Verify the lamination process meets patent standards; provide lab tests confirming plastic film bonding to leather base
• Include certificates of origin and detailed material composition to avoid reclassification as Chapter 39 plastics