Buffalo Wet-Blue Lining Leather for Furniture from China
Whole buffalo (bovine) leather in wet chrome-tanned state, surface area not over 28 sq ft, suited as lining for upholstery furniture. Falls under HTS 4104.19.10 as tanned wet-state whole hide without further prep, offering supple lining properties. Buffalo hides provide unique thickness for durable linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate buffalo from standard bovine with origin docs; both covered but affects value declarations
• Ensure no reversible tanning per notes—must be irreversible chrome process