Standard Bovine Grain Split Hide
A conventional whole bovine grain split hide, further prepared after tanning or crusting, with a surface area not exceeding 28 square feet. It is not considered fancy and has no hair, making it suitable for general leather goods such as bags, belts, and upholstery. This product falls under tariff item 4107.12.00 as a grain split of bovine origin.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hide is a whole grain split but not further prepared after tanning or crusting
This alternative covers whole grain splits that have not undergone additional preparation beyond tanning or crusting.
If the hide is split but not a grain split (e.g., flesh split)
This covers other splits of bovine leather that are not grain splits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the hide's surface area does not exceed 28 square feet to qualify for this tariff item
• Have documentation proving the leather has been further prepared after tanning or crusting
• Verify the absence of hair to avoid classification under Chapter 43
Related Products under Tariff item 4107.12.00
Bovine Calf Grain Split Lining Leather for Handbags
Soft lining leather made from young bovine (calf) grain splits, further prepared after tanning or crusting, with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet. Finished for use as luxury handbag interiors, this product meets the definition of grain splits under tariff item 4107.12.00.
Bovine Cowhide Grain Split Lining for Fashion Bags
Supple cowhide grain split lining leather, further prepared after tanning or crusting, with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet. Designed for high-end fashion bag interiors, this product qualifies as a grain split under tariff item 4107.12.00.
Bovine Dressage Saddle Upper Leather
Specialized grain split upper leather from bovines, with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet, for equestrian dressage saddles. Flexible yet strong, this product falls under tariff item 4107.12.00 as a grain split of bovine leather.
Bovine Grain Split Leather Hide
A whole bovine grain split leather hide prepared after tanning or crusting, with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet, and not fancy. It is hairless and used for various leather goods. This product falls under tariff item 4107.12.00 as a grain split of bovine leather.
Bovine Grain Split Lining Leather for Shoes
A thin, flexible grain split leather from bovine hides, further prepared after tanning, with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet. It is specifically designated as lining leather for shoes, offering a smooth, durable interior layer. This product falls under tariff item 4107.12.00 as a grain split of bovine leather without hair.
Bovine Grain Split Upper Leather for Safety Shoes
Full-grain upper leather made from bovine grain splits, with a unit surface area not exceeding 28 square feet, prepared after tanning for use in manufacturing safety footwear. This product falls under tariff item 4107.12.00 as a grain split of bovine leather.