Buffalo Full Grain Leather for Sofa Upholstery

Whole unsplit full grain leather from buffalo hides, tanned and finished specifically for high-wear sofa upholstery, offering natural oil resistance and patina development. Classified under HTS 4107.11.50.00 as bovine (including buffalo) upholstery leather without hair on. Its robust structure suits premium residential and contract furniture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4107.12.20.00Lower: 37.4% vs 37.8%

If split, not unsplit full grain

Grain splits of full substance from whole hides fall under 4107.12, differentiating from unsplit full grains.

4203.21.60.00Higher: 40.5% vs 37.8%

If made into finished upholstery panels or covers

Assembled into articles like seat covers shifts to Chapter 42 dressed leather goods from raw prepared hides.

4101.50.40.00Lower: 22.5% vs 37.8%

If raw with hair on, not prepared after tanning

Chapter notes include raw bovine hides with hair in Chapter 41 only if specified; hair-on stays in 4101.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CITES or species verification if buffalo origin raises wildlife concerns, though standard water buffalo is unregulated

Label clearly as 'upholstery leather' with thickness specs (typically 1.2-1.6mm) to justify tariff placement